Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove himself as an elite athlete with a record-setting performance in the Al Nassr victory over Al Wehda. After becoming the first player to reach 500 league goals in his club career, he has now added promoting Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2030 World Cup to his list of accolades. Sources close to Al Nassr confirmed that he will bank more than 400 million euros in exchange for his promotion of the bid, which includes 200 million euros alone. This shows how dedicated Ronaldo is to continuing his success in professional soccer, and with many impressive milestones likely still ahead of him, it’s clear that he will be a major presence in the sport for years to come.
Ronaldo’s participation in the Founding Day Celebration of Saudi Arabia has drawn mixed reactions from around the globe due to the country’s conservative views and its criticisms for not addressing human rights concerns. It is clear that the kingdom is using Ronaldo to help reform its image through sports – a tactic known as ‘sportswashing’ which has continued to cause divisions and criticism from international watchdog organisations. Ultimately, only time will tell if this move will have beneficial effects on the country’s reputation or not.
When Cristiano Ronaldo made the move from world-renowned Manchester United to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, rumours of dissent among the team’s players about his appointment as club captain abounded. Yet, when Uzbekistani midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov opened up about their reactions to Ronaldo’s captaincy, it became clear that there was no conflict at all – they were simply happy to see him lead the team in this way. He added that Ronaldo is an exemplary teammate and a great role model for the younger players, helping them to continuously improve their individual skills as well as team strategy. It’s safe to say that Al-Nassr – and fans around the globe – are thrilled with this major signing and excited to witness just how much success Ronaldo will bring not just to them but also further on in his career.
When Mirzayev, the Uzbekistan midfielder, told Sports.ru that it would be strange if the other players were captaining Ronaldo but he expected it and deemed it the best solution, everyone understood this was inevitable. After all, when our former captain willingly handed the armband over to Ronaldo without any problems, it became clear that this was going to be a successful transition to new leadership on the field. It’s no wonder why Ronaldo is one of the most beloved footballers out there – his leadership and performance skills speak for themselves!
