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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Al Nassr fans started chanting his name in the 7th minute

Al Nassr fans have shown heartwarming support to their Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after chanting his name in the 7th minute of Al Nassr’s thrilling 4-4 draw against Al Hazm in the Saudi Pro league. The gesture has come as a support to the star player after he was handed a suspension for obscene signals during the Al Nassr’s previous clash against Al Shabab. Leading his teammates after an away win, Ronaldo responded to the home fans chanting the name of his arch nemesis Lionel Messi by directing an obscene gesture at them which is currently being investigated by the Saudi football federation’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee and handed the 39-year-old one match game. Ronaldo with tears in his eyes when Al Nassr fans started chanting his name in the 7th minute🥹 Justice for ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo in trouble for obscene gesture in response to Messi chants

Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo had a near perfect night out on Sunday. The club beat Al Shabab 3-2 to maintain a one-arm distance with Saudi Pro League table toppers Al Hilal, and its captain scored from the spot to lead from the front. The goal marked a 34th for the Portuguese in the ongoing season. A gesture from the winning captain after the game ended however, may have led to the jovial mood being subdued. Leading his teammates after an away win, Ronaldo responded to the home fans chanting the name of his arch nemesis Lionel Messi by directing an obscene gesture at them which is currently being investigated by Saudi football federation’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee. Here’s a video of the said incident: pic.twitter.com/WKj2jIrTk4 — @TrollFootball Videos (@TF_Video) February 25...
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Watch: Lionel Messi shocked as Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al Nassr thrash Inter Miami 6-0 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a much-anticipated friendly between Al Nassr and Inter Miami, the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi due to injury and limited playing time, respectively, did not deter Al Nassr from securing a commanding 6-0 victory over the Major League Soccer (MLS) side.Ronaldo's calf injury led to the cancellation of Al Nassr's two-game China tour last week, denying fans the prospect of witnessing a potentially final showdown between the long-time rivals. Instead, Brazilian player Talisca stole the spotlight with a remarkable hat-trick, contributing to Al Nassr's impressive performance.The Saudi Pro League side dominated from the start, with Talisca scoring three goals in the first 12 minutes. Otavio drilled in the opening goal after Miami lost possession while attempting to...
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WATCH: Virat Kohli! Who? Ronaldo says he is not ‘very popular’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has emerged as a global icon, captivating the hearts of fans across the world with his exceptional batting skills. Known for his remarkable ability to dominate bowlers from all corners of the globe, Virat has become a true inspiration for countless individuals.His sheer batting prowess and unwavering determination have propelled him to unimaginable heights, making him one of the most popular personalities in the world. But on Thursday, social media was shell-shocked after Brazilian football great Ronaldo refused to have heard Virat's name. In an interaction with YouTuber Speed, Ronaldo was asked a few questions on Virat. Here's how the interaction went:YOUTUBER: Do you know Virat Kohli?RONALDO: Who?YOUTUBER: Virat Kohli, from IndiaRONALDO: NoYOUTU...
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Explained: What is the billion-dollar lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo and what is football’s connection to NFTs?

On his official website, under the partners section, Cristiano Ronaldo claims with conviction: “I work with brands I believe in.”Among said brands is also the cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance. Association with this brand that he evidently believes in, has likely led to him raking in plenty of money in endorsements. Now, it comes with a hit to his reputation and as the company faces heat with its chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, resigning after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, the star faces a $1 billion class action lawsuit as well. What is Binance? Among the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, Binance is involved in the trading of crypto “securities” such as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – digital assets that are recorded on the blockchain technolog...
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US court rejects appeal against Cristiano Ronaldo’s hush money settlement in Las Vegas rape case

A US appeals court has denied claims made against Cristiano Ronaldo by Kathryn Mayorga and her lawyers to pay more money than the $375,000 in hush money he had after she accused him of raping her in 2009. Mayorga’s lawyer had asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the dismissal of the case in June 2022 and reopen the civil lawsuit she first filed in Nevada in 2018. The appeal argued the federal court judge in Nevada erred in repeatedly rejecting the victim’s attempts to unseal and include as evidence the confidentiality agreement she signed in 2010 in accepting payments from Ronaldo. This was disagreed by the three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based appellate court in the latest development. “The district court clearly recognized the gravity of dismissing the case and...
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Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, FC Barcelona’s new home for the 2023-24 season | Football News – Times of India

Brimming with confidence on the back of a successful pre-season, FC Barcelona are gearing up for an exciting start to the season as they temporarily relocate to a stadium steeped in history. While the Spotify Camp Nou undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment project, the team, affectionately known as Los Blaugrana, will call the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys home for the 2023/24 season.Perched atop the picturesque Montjuïc hill, the Estadi Olímpic holds a rich legacy that dates back almost a century. With a seating capacity of around 50,000 enthusiastic fans, the stadium retains its status as one of the largest venues in La Liga this season.Initially constructed in 1927 as part of the Barcelona International Exposition of 1929, the stadium boasts a near-century of storied existence. Nota...
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins first title at Al-Nassr with brace in Arab Club Champions Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday at the King Fahd Stadium. Ronaldo failed to land a trophy last season after his move to Al-Nassr, who finished runners-up in the Saudi Pro League, but the 38-year-old scored six times in the tournament to finish as its top scorer en route to the title. The tournament is played by top Arab clubs in the region and included teams from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. The star-studded Al-Nassr side had many chances to score in the first half with new close season signings Sadio Mane, Seko Fofana and Marcelo Brozovic all denied by goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais. The g...
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores to help Al Nassr enter Arab Club Champions Cup semis

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his team’s opener against Raja Casablanca as Al Nassr beat Raja Casablanca 3-1 in the quarters of the Arab Club Champions Cup. The Portuguese superstar scored in the 19th minute after being set up by his teammate Talisca. The Brazilian football player hoodwinked two defenders on the right flank before bursting into the box and laying the ball on a platter for Ronaldo to slot home. With no one marking him at the edge of the box, Ronaldo put his left foot through the ball, which flew into the goal. Ronaldooooooooooooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/myqUqMkedt — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 6, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js As the players celebrated the opener, Al Nassr’s new signing Sadio Mane also hit a siuu celebration, that has become a Ronaldo t...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Euro 2024 qualifiers: Ronaldo hits late Portugal winner on 200th cap against Iceland | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo, on his 200th international appearance, proved once again why he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time in a thrilling Euro 2024 qualifying match. The 38-year-old striker scored a late winner as Portugal defeated Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavik, maintaining their flawless start to the qualifying campaign.Ronaldo's goal, his 123rd for Portugal, came in the 89th minute as he expertly guided the ball into the net from close range. It was a historic moment for the veteran forward, who also extended his record as the most capped player in men's international football.Speaking about his remarkable achievement, Ronaldo expressed his joy, stating, "For me, it's an unbelievable achievement, it's amazing. And of course, to score the winning goal, it's even...
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Cristiano Ronaldo ends disappointing debut season in Saudi empty-handed

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr could not resist the temptation to sign five-times Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in January, but although the prolific Portuguese forward scored an impressive number of goals, they finished the season empty-handed. Ronaldo’s hopes of silverware ended on Saturday as Al-Ittihad clinched the league title for the first time since 2009 with one match to spare. Ronaldo left Manchester United last year following an explosive television interview in which he said he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag. Al-Nassr stepped in to sign him until 2025 in a deal reportedly worth more than 200 million euros ($214.61 million) to make him the world’s highest-paid athlete, according to Forbes. He scored 14 goals in 16 league games bu...
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Ronaldo ends disappointing debut season in Saudi empty-handed | Football News – Times of India

In a high-profile transfer, Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia secured the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, in January. Despite Ronaldo's impressive goal-scoring record, the team finished the season without any silverware.Ronaldo's hopes of lifting a trophy came to an end when Al-Ittihad clinched the league title with one match remaining. This marked Al-Ittihad's first league triumph since 2009, dashing Ronaldo's aspirations of immediate success with Al-Nassr.The Portuguese forward departed Manchester United the previous year following a controversial television interview, expressing feelings of betrayal and a lack of respect for then-manager Erik ten Hag. Al-Nassr capitalised on the opportunity and signed Ronaldo until 2025 in a deal reportedly worth over 200 milli...
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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo lead Saudi Arabia’s multibillion-dollar makeover | Football News – Times of India

Saudi Arabia’s tab for using icons of western popular culture to enhance its stature and sway on the global stage could soon rise by another nine figures.The kingdom is reportedly willing to pay Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi $400 million-a-year for the twilight of his career. While a huge sum, even by football’s bloated standards, it’s just the latest in a string of moves by the petrostate’s rulers, who are plowing billions into sports, art and music.Saudi Arabia hopes the spending, powered by excess revenue from its role as the world’s biggest crude exporter, will excite its burgeoning younger generation and supercharge its tourism industry. Critics say the efforts are aimed at varnishing an international image battered by a brutal war in Yemen and murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Kh...
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From European Cup to Champions League, the two Milan clubs ‘are used to these moments’

And just like that, one club was split into two. The Milan clubs were Succession done differently than HBO. Inter had been born out of AC. A split in ranks at the original club owing to the Italian Football Association introducing a law in 1907 that didn’t allow teams to sign foreign players. Milan, the champions at the time, wouldn’t feature in the upcoming season. Few among the hierarchy at the eight-year club looked at the injustice as reason enough to form a faction of their own. Internazionale, they called it, terming themselves ‘brothers of the world’. And that’s how from a one-club city, the Derby Della Madonnina came into being. Despite its reckless use these days one needs to emphasize the phrase, Milan derby is ‘unlike anything else’. When the two play, it’s not the neighbourh...
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Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia is a no go, representing company state: ‘Nothing with any club for next year’

Hours after reports surfaced that Lionel Messi will be following Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League next season, Team Messi, the company that represents the player and is headed by his father, Jorge have denied the same and stated that a decision on the Argentinean’s career shall be taken at the end of the season. “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will never be made before Lionel finishes the league with PSG,” reads the statement as quoted by Clarin. “Once the season ends it will be time to analyze and see what is there, and then make a decision.” It further reads, “There are always rumors and many use the name of Lionel to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure you that there is nothing with anyone. Neither verbal nor sign...
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo sparks controversy with insulting gesture towards fans shouting Messi! Messi!

Saudi football club Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo has landed himself in a controversy after he inappropriately gestured to fans after the team’s 2-0 loss to Al Hilal on Tuesday night. The footage released on social media appears to show Ronaldo making an insulting gesture towards fans who were chanting “Messi! Messi! Messi!” Ronaldo was taunted as he left the field with Al Hilal fans waving Lionel Messi shirts. In the video, as the 38-year-old Ronaldo walked towards the tunnel, he can be seen putting his hand in his genital area and pulling upwards, with the clip showing him moving it around. This is not the first time the Portugal star has lashed out following taunts from opposition supporters involving his rival Messi. However, reports suggest that his behaviour has caused some unrest ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged by another ex-Man Utd forward Odion Ighalo

Cristiano Ronaldo was upstaged by another former Manchester United forward in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as Al-Hilal’s Odion Ighalo scored twice from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Al-Nassr. Portugal striker Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr on a lucrative deal last January and scored eight goals in his first five games but he has been unable to sustain that pace. In Al-Nassr’s first game since the departure of coach Rudi Garcia, Ronaldo drew a blank while Ighalo, who had a loan spell at Manchester United in 2020, scored twice to hand Asian champions Al-Hilal the win. Ronaldo was yellow carded in the 57th minute after he tangled with Gustavo Cuellar and things only got worse from there. The 38-year-old had a goal disallowed for offside in the 77th minute and after he was awarded a penalty six ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo angered by blow to title hopes of Al-Nassr, opponents hail ‘checkmate’

Al-Nassr suffered a huge blow to their hopes of winning the Saudi Professional League after a goalless draw with lowly Al-Feiha, and Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in anger after a frustrating performance on Sunday. Leaders Al-Ittihad did not waste the opportunity to widen the gap with Al-Nassr to three points with the last seven remaining, with a victory 2-1 against Al-Wehda. Al-Ittihad had an advantage also in a head-to-head result with Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, 38, who joined Al-Nassr in January in a contract estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($218 million), hit a ball into the hands of goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic, who kissed the ball in the 68th minute. Stojkovic seemed to cast a spell on the ball as the Portugal captain fired twice over the bar in the space of...
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Cristiano Ronaldo hands team mate winning penalty as gesture of respect

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning long-range free kick but handed the task of converting the winning penalty to a team mate as a gesture of respect, as Al-Nassr came from behind to beat Abha 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The Portuguese forward, who has now scored nine goals in his first season in Saudi Arabia, handed the ball to Brazilian Anderson Talisca, who had just returned from injury. Talisca converted the 86th-minute spot kick for his 14th goal of the season and celebrated with Ronaldo as Al-Nassr kept up the pressure on Al-Ittihad, who lead the league by one point with nine games remaining. “This is mutual respect and we are one team and we act like a family,” Talisca told the Saudi Sports Company (SSC) TV through an interpreter. “We all cooperate and the most impor...