In the world of soccer, there are moments of elation and moments of disappointment. Al Nassr fans experienced both emotions within a short span of time. Just a few days after Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first trophy with the club. But the joy quickly turned into frustration as the team stumbled in the Saudi Pro League.
After a trophyless first season, the win in the Arab Club Champions Cup provided much-needed hope for Al Nassr fans. However, that hope was short-lived as the team failed to make a strong start in the league season. With two consecutive losses, the team currently finds themselves sitting uncomfortably at the 15th spot in the league table. As disappointment loom over the fans, Al Nassr’s boss, Luis Castro, stepped forward to offer a promise.
Al Nassr’s boss makes a bold promise for the upcoming match
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In the most recent match, Ronaldo’s team suffered a defeat against Al Taawoun with a score of 2-0. As a result, Castro, who was appointed as Al Nassr’s coach in July addressed the fans and made some assurances. Castro assured the fans, “I promise the crowd will rejoice on Tuesday”.
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يُصرح في المؤتمر الصحفي اليوم :🟡🎙️ لويس كاسترو:
" أعد الجمهور أن يفرحوا يوم الثلاثاء." #النصر_التعاون pic.twitter.com/e0pQhkfw0X— كورة | #النصر 🦁 (@9NFCBALL) August 18, 2023
With these eight words, Castro aimed to instill confidence in the hearts of the fans. The next game for Al Nassr is an important one, as they face Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League- Playoff on Tuesday. The Portuguese manager’s promise suggests that he firmly believes his team will come out victorious in this crucial match.
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While Castro’s promise provides a glimmer of hope, it was not the only noteworthy event that transpired after the loss. To the disappointment of the fans, most of the Al Nassr players including Cristiano Ronaldo swiftly left the pitch and headed straight to the dressing room.
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Al Nassr’s defeat against Al Taawoun, who finished fifth last season, was extremely disappointing for the fans. Especially since it occurred on their home turf in front of their loyal supporters. What adds to the disappointment is the fact that only Sadio Mane, Al Nassr’s latest signing, remained on the pitch to apologize to the fans after the game. However, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the squad chose to bypass the fans and headed straight to the dressing room without acknowledging them.
This questionable gesture has raised some concerns among supporters and has left them with many unanswered questions. With Castro’s promise and this controversial incident hanging over their heads, fans of the club can only anxiously await their next match on Tuesday.
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