Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to go to China to delight his fans. As Al Nassr will be visiting China on January 19th for a 10-day tour. The club is expected to play 2 friendly matches of which even Ronaldo is expected to be a part. Already excited to visit one of the most passionate countries of the sport, Ronaldo announced the club’s arrival.
In a recent video posted on Twitter by Al Nassr’s official page, Ronaldo said, “Are you ready? Al Nassr is coming.” It is an exciting time for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr’s fans. As 2024 begins Al Nassr will have many high-profile friendly games. The visit to China will be a special one for Ronaldo and the company as it has more than 200 million fans of the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his team are ready for the Chinese challenge
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Reports claim that the games will be against Shanghai Shenhua on January 24th, and Zhejiang Professional on January 28th. Both games are reported to take place at Shenzhen Universiade Center Stadium. The two teams belong to the Chinese Super League (CSL), with Shanghai placed 5th and Zhejiang Professional 3rd on the table.
جماهيرنا في الصين 🇨🇳#النصر قادم في يناير 🤩
#AlNassrChinaTour2024#利雅得胜利中国行 pic.twitter.com/IognbRFfoa— نادي النصر السعودي (@AlNassrFC) December 22, 2023
After Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami dropped their plans, the former Saudi Pro League champions are ready to pounce on this million-dollar opportunity. According to reports, the club will earn approximately 13 million dollars from the tour.
Also, as this is their first visit to the country, the fans will be excited to see the highest goal scorer in the world at a new club. Meanwhile, this won’t be the first time CR7 will head to the land of the Great Wall. His recent visit in 2019 thrilled the fans when the maestro scored a freekick against Inter Milan in the International Champions Cup. After China, the star will return to Saudi for the next big match of the friendly phase.
Al Nassr and Inter Miami to lock horns for final dance
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Inter Miami will be touring Saudi in late January to face off with Al Hilal and Al Nassr in the club friendlies. However, fans do not expect it to be that friendly at any cost. The two giants Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will potentially play against each other for the final time.
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Ronaldo, who has been in terrific form this season, will try to use this opportunity to prepare ahead. Al Nassr is in pursuit of their first AFC Champions League title after qualifying for the knockouts being undisputed in the group stages. The club’s mission to win the league title seems a bit more difficult with Al Hilal in great form.
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