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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at Al-Nassr following fresh agreement
Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at Al-Nassr following fresh agreement Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to sign a new two-year contract with Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al-Nassr, according to Foot Mercato. There were rumours about Ronaldo joining Saudi rivals Al-Hilal or Al-Ahli, which intensified after he posted a cryptic message on Twitter. The post raised doubts about whether he would continue with Al-Nassr beyond this season. Advertisement However, Ronaldo is set to extend his stay at Al-Nassr until 2027. This new contract would keep him in Saudi Arabia beyond his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo ends the season as the top scorer but without a trophy The former Real Madrid star had another strong season in front of goal, bagging 35 goals and four assists across all competitions. Ronaldo finished the league season with 25 goals in 30 matches. He won the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot for the second year running. Despite his individual success, Al-Nassr endured a disappointing campaign. The club finished third in the league, falling short in their pursuit of the title. Advertisement They were also eliminated in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale and missed out on the Saudi Super Cup and the King's Cup. Despite this, the Portuguese forward's commitment to the project appears strong. His goal return remains impressive, and he continues to deliver at a decent level. If the deal goes through as expected, SPL fans can look forward to watching Ronaldo for another two years. His continued presence in the league will also help maintain global interest in the SPL.
Iraqi News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Chinese Decision Halts Al-Ahly Negotiations with Cristiano Ronaldo
Follow-up - INA China's conditions regarding hosting the Saudi Super Cup have stalled Al-Ahly's negotiations with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now free to negotiate with any club after his contract with Al-Nassr expires at the end of the 2025 season. According to reports published by the Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo expressed his desire to leave Al-Nassr after two and a half seasons during which he failed to win any official title with the team. The newspaper indicated that "Al-Nassr's loss in the AFC Champions League, in addition to its failure to qualify for the continental tournament next season, played a major role in prompting the Portuguese star to decide to change his destination." For his part, sports journalist Khaled Al-Zahrani revealed that Saudi officials had reservations about Ronaldo's move to Al-Ahly, due to the Chinese side's condition of his attendance at the Saudi Super Cup as a condition for agreeing to host it. The tournament includes Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadisiyah, making Ronaldo's move to Al-Hilal more logical in light of these factors, especially since Al-Hilal is the player's preferred destination, while Al-Ahly is a second option. Despite these obstacles, Al-Zahrani confirmed that "Ronaldo remains keen to embark on a new experience in the Saudi League, preferring to move to Al-Hilal if a final agreement is reached."
New York Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr stint ‘is over' as he hints at major upcoming move
Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career looks to be taking yet another turn. The 40-year-old wrapped up his third season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on Monday when he immediately took to social media for a cryptic, massive announcement. 'This chapter is over,' he wrote. 'The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' 3 Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in Al-Nassr's 3-2 loss on Monday in what was likely his final match with the club. AFP via Getty Images Ronaldo's Al-Nassr contract is up in June and one would have expected the aging legend would be headed toward retirement. Instead, his post on X seems to suggest that the only thing he's moving on from is Al-Nassr and that he's looking to sign with another club. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's best days may be behind him, but the legendary Portuguese forward showed that he still had a bit left in the tank in his three SPL seasons. He scored 99 goals in 111 total matches with Al-Nassr across the SPL, Saudi King Cup, Saudi Super Cup, Arab Club Champions Cup and AFC Champions League. 3 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the Kingdom Arena stadium in Riyadh on April 4, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Upon signing with Al-Nassr in December 2022 for around $200 million per year, it was Ronaldo's fifth different club across his more-than-two-decade career and was what many thought to be his final destination — that was until his recent cryptic post. Ronaldo's 23-year (and now seemingly still counting) professional career dates back all the way to 2002 when the then-17-year-old took the field for Sporting CP in Portugal's Primeira Liga. 3 Cristiano Ronaldo made a two-year return to Manchester United from 2021-23. REUTERS By the next season, the wunderkind found himself in the English Premier League playing for the famed Manchester United for six seasons before taking his talents to Real Madrid in La Liga for nine seasons, Serie A's Juventus for four and then heading back to Manchester United for two seasons before finally riding into 2025 with Al-Nassr. It's been reported that Ronaldo has plenty of options available to him, and particularly a Brazilian club has laid out a massive offer for the legend's talents. While he is legendary, many wonder what Ronaldo has left and whether he can still dazzle in a top league. We may be close to finding out.
Saudi Gazette
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Pro League confirms August 28 start for 2025–26 season
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) board of directors has approved Thursday, August 28, 2025, as the official kickoff date for the 2025–26 Roshn Saudi League season. The season is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The dates were finalized in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and other relevant authorities to ensure a balanced and organized calendar. The campaign will begin with the Saudi Super Cup, which is set to take place from August 19 to 23, ahead of the league's opening round. The full fixture list for the new season will be announced in due announcement follows a series of meetings and workshops involving the SPL, SAFF, and representatives from Saudi clubs, aimed at creating a comprehensive calendar that accommodates both local and continental competitions.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SPL announces 2025-26 season start date
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) board of directors has approved the start date of the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League season. The competition is set to begin on Thursday, August 28, 2025, and end on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The dates have been assigned in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and relevant authorities to ensure an organised and balanced start to the new season. The upcoming campaign opens with the Saudi Super Cup taking place from August 19-23, as announced by the SAFF, while the rest of the competitions will be completed according to the schedule to be announced later. This announcement comes after a series of meetings and workshops involving SPL, SAFF and club representatives aimed at developing a comprehensive calendar for the 2025-26 season, and taking into account local and continental commitments.
