Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Image: Cristiano Ronaldo shared via X @Cristiano.
(The Post News)– Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest football players in history, has formally confirmed that his time with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr is coming to an end. “This chapter is over,” the 40-year-old Portuguese forward wrote on social media to break the news.
In January 2023, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr, a move that not only rocked the football world but also significantly increased the Saudi Pro League’s visibility. He helped the team win numerous domestic trophies, scored an incredible 99 goals in 105 games in just over two years, and gave Middle Eastern football never-before-seen international recognition.
In America, Major League Soccer (MLS) seems to be the clear favourite. A possible resurgence of the rivalry in the United States has fans excited, especially because Messi is already a member of Inter Miami. Another nostalgic choice is Sporting CP, the Portuguese team he played for as a youngster.
The legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo is more than simply his goals and awards. His unwavering work ethic, ongoing innovation, and worldwide influence serve as its foundation. From Turin to Riyadh and Manchester to Madrid, Ronaldo has improved every team he has joined.
A number of potential destinations for Ronaldo have surfaced as rumours about his future have spread, such as Off the Pitch Ronaldo the Brand, who continues to build his personal brand while dominating on the pitch. When he started the “UR Cristiano” YouTube channel in August 2024, it broke all previous records with over 50 million followers in its first week.
Fans may get a close-up look at Ronaldo’s life, family, training regimen, travels, and business endeavours through the channel. Long after his playing days are over, this astute move maintains his cultural relevance and commercial power.