AL NASSR HAS SIGNED CRISTIANO RONALDO

The Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr has confirmed the arrival of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo via social media on Friday.

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In a tweet that included a photo of Ronaldo wearing a yellow Al Nassr jersey with the number 7,

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the club stated that Ronaldo's acquisition would inspire not only the club but also the league, the nation, and future generations.

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Ronaldo did not have to wait until the January transfer window to join Al Nassr.

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He had already breached his contract with Manchester United the previous month.

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Earlier, the 37-year-old dismissed reports that he might join a Saudi Arabian squad.

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Earlier, the 37-year-old dismissed reports that he might join a Saudi Arabian squad.

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From 2003 to 2009, he was a member of Manchester United, where he won his first of five Ballon d'Or medals as well as numerous other accolades.

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Even though Portugal didn't do well at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo scored for the first time in five World Cups.

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