Al-Nassr

Fixture dates for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut, plus details on where to stream live and watch on TV in the UK & U.S..

[See Al-Nassr's full fixtures and results here.](https://www.goal.com/en/team/al-nassr/fixtures-results/57jcqe38hakh2hfit2zsogsb) However, it will not be Ronaldo's Saudi debut, which came three days earlier [when he captained the Riyadh All-Star XI](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-messi-cr7-captain-saudi-all-star-xi-friendly-against-psg/blt1c723c4c7d048d7f) in a friendly against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain. Saudi Pro League The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was [officially unveiled in front of thousands of fans](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-insane-reception-al-nassr-fans-transfer-unveiling/blt6e294d493f97141b) at Mrsool Park on January 3 after penning a two-year deal that will reportedly see him earn [£173 million ($209m) a year](https://www.goal.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-how-much-will-ex-man-utd-star-earn-messi/bltc57d96f7a78774dd). 3pm GMT / 10am ET Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun

Ronaldo praises 'amazing country' at first Al-Nassr press conference Rampant executions after unfair trials and clampdown on all forms of dissent are part ...

I want to give a different vision of this club and country. [View latest press releases](/press-releases) Many clubs tried to sign me but I gave my word to this club to develop not only the football but other parts of this amazing country.

At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia, the football star refers to being in South Africa.

[South Africa's Phakaaathi news site described it as a "stunning blooper"](https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-says-hes-playing-south-africa/), while its football editor Jonty Mark commented: "Saudi Arabia and South Africa may have the same initial at the start of each part of their respective name, but it is still more than a little bizarre that Ronaldo couldn't pick the right country in his first presser." "In Europe, my work is done. And now for me is a new challenge," he said. I've played in the most important clubs in Europe. Anyways, welcome to South Africa Ronaldo 😜" Everybody makes mistakes."

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to make his Al-Nassr debut against Al-Tai on Thursday, it has been reported.

[his transfer to Saudi Arabia was confirmed this week](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-nobody-knows-how-many-clubs-tried-sign-me-before-al-nassr/bltd620913ec6e0f972). Furthermore, coach Rudi Garcia said that Ronaldo would be given time to get back to full fitness before he would make his first appearance. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11598975/Cristiano-Ronaldo-BANNED-making-debut-tomorrow-Saudi-Al-Nassr.html) claims the Portugal icon will have to serve the two-game suspension he was handed as a Manchester United player after [smashing an Everton fan's phone in April last year](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-assaulted-everton-fan-smashing-phone-man-utd-star-terrible-temper-claims-mother/blt05cb4e3028c122e8) when he walked off the field after a match at Goodison Park.

Responding to Cristiano Ronaldo's public comments on his decision to sign for Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr, Dana Ahmed, Amnesty International's ...

“I want to give a different vision of this club and country. Many clubs tried to sign me but I gave my word to this club to develop not only the football but other parts of this amazing country. “Cristiano Ronaldo should not allow his fame and celebrity status to become a tool of Saudi’s sportswashing.

Cristiano Ronaldo was officially presented by Al Nassr as the Saudi Arabian club's superstar new signing on Tuesday.

Al Nassr, the 18-time Saudi champions, made an offer to Ronaldo during the World Cup, which was held in Qatar in November and December. Ronaldo was presented to fans at the 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park in Riyadh. This is why I took this opportunity." "I want to give a different vision of this country and football. I gave my word to this club," Ronaldo said. This is a new challenge."

Cristiano Ronaldo is going to have to wait until January 21 before he can make his debut for his new team, Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

He left United before playing another game for the Red Devils. - Al Nassr.

Al-Nassr signed him to a contract through 2024-25 reportedly worth as much as $90 million annually.

[expected to become](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11587695/Cristiano-Ronaldo-ambassador-Saudi-Arabias-2030-World-Cup-bid.html)an ambassador of Saudi Arabia's joint bid with Egypt and Greece to host the 2030 World Cup. [ugly exit](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/22/cristiano-ronaldo-leaving-manchester-united) from Manchester United and a [disappointing World Cup](https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-and-two-socceroos-named-in-world-cup-worst-11/news-story/4604b596a5d12cd7955c6704895a60cb). [press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70sk6gfQ6c). Lionel Messi is currently a [tourism ambassador](https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/lionel-messi-saudi-arabia-tourism-ambassador-sponsorship-psg/)for the country. [per AP](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-fifa-world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-national-team-116ceba0c358c5c44d871c57362ea5c7). [$90 million](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609120425946095616) annually.