Al Nassr won their first match of this year’s Saudi League. After losing their first two matches against Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq and Pericles Chamusca’s Al Taawoun, the Riyadh club looks to be back to winning ways. Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh in a match that saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a spectacular hat trick. Former Liverpool star, Sadio Mane, also bagged 2 goals, ending the game in a crushing 5-0 win.
After the whistle blew and the air calmed, the 5x Ballon d’Or winner returned to the tunnel, wishing luck to the blind fan who had given him the much-needed support to change the course. Let’s see what the blind fan had to say to her idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Blind fan’s luck turned the tide for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr
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Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his appreciation towards his supporters. He never lets his fans leave empty-handed. A little care goes a long way and the Portuguese soccer star has a strong belief in that idea. In his recent match against Al Fateh, he spent time with a young blind girl who had come to meet her idol. The young girl said, “I’m your biggest fan.”
Watch: #AlNassr’s Cristiano #Ronaldo hugs a young blind girl and gives her a signed ball.#SaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/86tQ4TC9Y0
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) August 26, 2023
She added, “Actually, I just came for you. I loved you playing and I can’t believe that you scored those three goals.” Ronaldo hugged her and said, “You gave me luck.” During an international match, Ronaldo also fulfilled IShowSpeed’s dream of meeting the soccer sensation. Ronaldo got out of his car, hugged Speed, and also signed a shirt for him.
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Meanwhile, after the win against Al Fateh, Cristiano Ronaldo and his wife Georgina went to watch a movie to celebrate. The story was shared by Georgina on her Instagram page, where she can be seen enjoying popcorn with an engrossed Ronaldo. Perhaps, a much-needed break before the uphill battle to top the Saudi League.
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An uphill battle and the need to build squad depth
The Saudi Professional League is uncertain, even star-studded teams can be brought to a halt anytime. Cristiano Ronaldo was out with injury for two matches and Al Nassr lost 6 crucial points. Steven Gerrard and Al Ettifaq are having a good first run in the Saudi League. Al Nassr needs to be consistent and for consistency, they need to focus on building a good squad depth.
Al Nassr has signed many top talents from Europe in this transfer window. Recently, their fund allocators informed them that acquiring new players would require dipping into the club’s budget. This hasn’t stopped Castro who has signed Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City and Otavio from Sporting Lisbon. The club is still looking to make more signings.
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Next on the road is Al Shabab, who have lost 2 and drawn 1 match in their three opening fixtures. Al Nassr is the favorite, but only time will tell. Who do you think Al Nassr should sign next? Let us know in the comments.