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South China Morning Post
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Ronaldo in Hong Kong: new Al-Nassr boss says coaching CR7 was incentive to join
New Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus has said on the eve of the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong that the opportunity to manage Cristiano Ronaldo was a 'big incentive' to accept a new challenge at 71. Advertisement Al-Nassr are the 16th club of Jesus' cosmopolitan career, after he was tasked with masterminding overdue Saudi success for superstar Ronaldo. The forward, who has plundered 93 goals in 105 Al-Nassr appearances, is in Hong Kong chasing only his second piece of silverware in 2½ years with the Riyadh side, after winning the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup following his transfer from Manchester United. Al-Nassr are poised to meet champions Al-Ittihad in the first Super Cup semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium on Tuesday. At a chaotic series of press conferences to preview the competition on Monday, Jesus said: 'Cristiano being on board was a big incentive for me to accept this challenge; this is a new life with the Al-Nassr team, and we are mobilising everything for this season. Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) and Joao Felix (right) in training at the Joint Sports Centre. Photo: Eugene Lee 'This competition is really difficult; I've been working to communicate my ideas.
South China Morning Post
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: the making of an icon, and what drives him
The excitement generated by Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in Hong Kong this week can be attributed not only to his fame but to how long fans have waited to see him play in the city. Advertisement Their first opportunity to do so may also be the last, with Ronaldo now 40 years old – even if he has shown little desire to slow down since his arrival at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr two years ago. His time in Riyadh has followed a familiar pattern of goals and yet more goals, a theme through his rise to fame at Manchester United, a decade of dominance at Real Madrid, a less well regarded spell in Italy with Juventus and a doomed return to United. His acquisition as the kingpin in Saudi Arabia's sporting outreach, when he joined Al-Nassr in 2023 in a deal that reportedly paid him north of £175 million (US$237m) per year, is described now by the club's CEO Jose Semedo as a 'game-changer for Saudi football'. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring in a Saudi Pro League match in April. Photo: AFP Fans revere him for his dedication, athleticism, longevity and startling self-belief. And there are plenty of fans: he has the most Instagram followers in the world, with about 662 million.
CairoScene
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Saudi Journalist Gifts Camel to Ronaldo & Georgina for Engagement
Saudi sports journalist Ibrahim Al-Faryan gifted a camel to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez to celebrate their engagement. Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially engaged, but while most people send flowers, Saudi journalist Ibrahim Al Faryan went with something a little harder to wrap: a camel. Since moving to Riyadh in 2023 to play for Al Nassr, Ronaldo and Georgina have settled into life in Saudi Arabia, making the camel gift all the more fitting. Al Faryan shared the gesture online, calling it his personal gift to the 'great one.' Known for his flair, he once presented Brazilian star Fabinho with a Rolex, but a camel for Ronaldo may be his boldest move yet.
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Al Nassr vs. Al Ittihad: How to watch Saudi Super Cup, TV channel, live stream
Al Nassr faces Al Ittihad on Tuesday in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal in Hong Kong. The season-opening competition will feature Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah in the other semifinal on Wednesday. The winners will meet in the final on Saturday. Al Ittihad, the champion of last season's Saudi Pro League, won both meetings against Al Nassr last season. Even with another prolific season from the league's top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr could only finish third and ended the campaign without a trophy. Watch Al Nassr vs. Al Ittihad on Fubo Karim Benzema, Ronaldo's longtime teammate at Real Madrid, scored 21 league goals for Al Ittihad last season as he continues to find the net at age 37. After signing Ronaldo to a two-year contract extension in June, Al Nassr has continued to spend big in the transfer window. The club has added Ronaldo's international teammate João Félix, former Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman and ex-Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez in the last month. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game. Al Nassr vs. Al Ittihad (Saudi Super Cup semifinal) We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage
See - Sada Elbalad
10 hours ago
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Benzema Downplays Ronaldo Rivalry before Al Ittihad-Al Nassr Showdown
Rana Atef Ittihad Jeddah star and former Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema declared Al Ittihad ready for their highly anticipated showdown with Al Nassr in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup, set to take place tomorrow at Hong Kong National Stadium. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Benzema stressed that the clash should not be reduced to a personal duel with Cristiano Ronaldo, despite their long history together at Real Madrid. 'This is a match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr, not between me and Cristiano. We were teammates before, and of course, he's a great player, but the focus now is on the team as a whole,' Benzema said. The French star also sent a message to Ittihad fans, urging them to rally behind the team: 'We need your strong support. On the pitch, we'll show you what we're capable of achieving.' Benzema sidestepped a question about whether Al Ittihad's squad had been built around him, insisting that the priority was the upcoming semi-final: 'We have an important game tomorrow. That's the only thing that matters right now.' After helping the Jeddah giants secure the Saudi Pro League and King's Cup titles last season, Benzema is now targeting further silverware. However, he admitted that facing Al Nassr, led by Ronaldo, will be one of the toughest challenges of the tournament. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
