While Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t score on his Al-Nassr debut against Ettidaq, the Portuguese striker gave fans a few moments to rejoice. The 37-year-old, who will soon be 38, got rid of an opposing defender with a superb technical gesture.
Ronaldo joined the Saudi Pro League some time ago as a free agent. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, however, was ineligible to make his debut as the FA handed him a two-game ban.
The suspension came after he smashed an Everton fan’s phone in April 2022 during a Premier League away game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo finally made his Middle East debut against Paris Saint-Germain on January 19. He scored twice in the friendly match.
The game against Ettifaq marked his official debut for Al-Nassr. With Ronaldo unable to make the scoresheet, Anderson Talisca’s first-half goal secured all three points for Rudi Garcia’s side. They now have 33 points from 14 games ahead of second-placed Al-Hilal by one point with one game less.
