Al Nassr

TEHRAN – Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia surpassed Iranian club Persepolis to become the most followed team in West Asia.

The club currently stands at 8.9 million followers on Instagram. 30, announcing that they recruited the most followed person on Instagram with 528 million followers. Persepolis have 8.3 million followers on Instagram.

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

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

SHEKHAR BHATIA: the self-proclaimed 'unique' player, is still to be punished for a misdemeanour and has been told he is barred from starring for Al Nassr, ...

[Ronaldo jetted in to Saudi Arabia on Monday evening](/sport/football/article-11595817/Cristiano-Ronaldo-follows-Al-Nassr-team-mates-Instagram-joining-Saudi-club.html) and was paraded before 28,000 fans at the club stadium last night with the money going to charity from ticket sales. [Ronaldo had claimed :](/sport/live/article-11594769/Cristiano-Ronaldo-LIVE-Al-Nassr-unveiling-veteran-forward-presented-fans-Riyadh.html) ‘I had many opportunities in Europe and many clubs in Brazil, Australia, USA and even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me. [Furthermore, despite Ronaldo saying various clubs in Portugal, across Europe and in Brazil had been keen to sign him](/sport/live/article-11594769/Cristiano-Ronaldo-LIVE-Al-Nassr-unveiling-veteran-forward-presented-fans-Riyadh.html), it is reported that he was rejected by multiple European teams - despite being made available at a huge discount of £80k-a-week. For me, it’s a good challenge to change and to help with my knowledge and experience to grow many important points here. 'In other words, it applies to MUFC’s first team competitive matches for which he is eligible for selection. The United players left the pitch by way of a walkway which was not the regular players’ tunnel, he said. We know not what effect that may nor will have on his future with that club nor whether it will take disciplinary action in respect thereof. [paying him £175 million a year](/sport/football/article-11587053/Ronaldo-signs-Al-Nassr-MONTH-telling-Piers-Morgan-play-highest-level.html), have sold all 28,000 seats for the match against Al Ta’ee and were set to see him kick-off his Arabian venture amid huge fanfare. We have little doubt this was an act born of frustration and annoyance rather than fear or concern for his well- being.' He said that it was not a premeditated action nor did he intend even momentarily to hurt anyone or anything. It was an atmosphere he would not be unfamiliar with. He was walking slowly and calmly, as were the other players.

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."

How to live stream and watch Cristiano Ronaldo games for Al-Nassr, including games in the Saudi Pro League, King's Cup and more.

Ronaldo has agreed a deal with Al-Nassr that will see him remain at the club until 2025. [made his Saudi debut](https://www.goal.com/en/news/explained-why-ronaldo-wait-make-al-nassr-debut/blt1eb098c6c0c71788) for the Riyadh All-Star team in a friendly against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain on January 19. [debut for Al-Nassr](https://www.goal.com/en/news/when-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-debut-tv-live-stream-highlights/blt61c033c89fd3dc89), with a two-match ban incurred during his time at Manchester United following him to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pro League Note: Dates and times are subject to change. [UK TV](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/football-on-tv) and [U.S. Games are available to stream worldwide through Shahid and new users can sign up at the [ESPN](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/NKaMZq) will show the occasional game and in the UK, [Sky Sports](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=918243&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports) has been streaming games live on its official YouTube channel.

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.

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.

Ronaldo, who was released by Manchester United last month after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday and was greeted by a ...

“In other words, it applies to MUFC’s first team competitive matches for which he is eligible for selection. They wrote: “We note the Player has participated in a recently published interview in which he has criticised MUFC. We know not what effect that may nor will have on his future with that club nor whether it will take disciplinary action in respect thereof. Article 12.1 of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players says: “Any disciplinary sanction of up to four matches or up to three months that has been imposed on a player by the former association but not yet (entirely) served by the time of the transfer shall be enforced by the new association at which the player has been registered in order for the sanction to be served at domestic level.” He later issued an apology via social media for his “outburst” and issued an invite for the supporter to be his guest for a game at Old Trafford “as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship”. Due to the break for the World Cup, Ronaldo was unable to serve his suspension before his explosive United exit and now that ban will carry on to his new club.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game, signed for Al-Nassr in a record-breaking deal.