Saudi Arabia has seen a rapid rise with the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The country also boasted a successful FIFA World Cup campaign in 2022 and is now ready to host their next big event. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will act as the host for the playoff games of the Spanish Super Cup in the coming months.
Reigning Copa del Rey champions Real Madrid are set to face local rivals Atletico Madrid in the first semi-finals of the tournament. The winner of the game will then face either Barcelona or Osasuna in the finals on 14th January at the Al-Awwal Park stadium. With Al Nassr serving as the hosts for the games, former Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could be present in attendance to cheer for his old club.
Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr set to host Real Madrid and Barcelona
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Soccer fans around the world witness another extravaganza with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr set to host the playoffs of the Spanish Super Cup at their home ground. The Al-Awwal Park stadium will see Real Madrid take on rivals Atletico Madrid in the second semi-finals of the tournament on the 11 of January, while Barcelona take on Osasuna in the first semi-final just a day before the Madrid derby.
Xavi’s Barcelona will head into the tournament as defending champions as they hope to retain their title. Real Madrid on the other hand will be eager to get their hands on the title after suffering a 3-1 defeat in the finals. Former Real Madrid start Cristiano Ronaldo could be present in attendance for the team’s games considering his history with the side.
While Al Nassr will be eager to host the coveted Spanish tournament, Saudi Arabia has bigger goals on their mind. The Middle Eastern country is hoping to land the bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 and hopes that it can capitalize on its growing popularity to boost the growth of soccer across the nation.
Saudi Arabia hoping to secure the hosting rights for FIFA World Cup 2034
The Middle Eastern nation has been vocal about its desire to transform the nation into a soccer superpower in the coming years. The country has already taken the first step in the direction after hosting the World Cup 2022. Following the international tournament, the nation has focussed on bolstering its domestic league with some of the biggest names across Europe.
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🚨🎥 – Cristiano from the New World Sports Conference 2023, accompanied by the Saudi Minister of Sports and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
pic.twitter.com/J3uwSQ1Qh5— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) October 23, 2023
The recent transfer window saw a plethora of European stars join Cristiano Ronaldo to feature in the Saudi Pro League. With the Portuguese superstar as the face of their campaign, Saudi Arabia is now hoping to bag the rights to the FIFA World Cup 2034, after missing out on the bidding rights for the 2030 edition of the tournament.
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