“I Follow Al Nassr” – Barcelona Chief Joan Laporta Admits Fandom for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Side

The magnetic influence of Cristiano Ronaldo goes well beyond the soccer field. A prime example of this phenomenon is his recent move to Al Nassr, a transfer that has not only elevated the club’s profile but also garnered a global fanbase. In fact, the impact even transcends the typical fanatic. In a remarkable twist, even the president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, a die-hard supporter of the Catalan club, has found himself drawn to the current domestic side of CR7.

The whole soccer world has had eyes on the Riyadh-based club ever since Cristiano Ronaldo arrived. But this surprising admission from Ronaldo’s former La Liga rivals’ chief shows what kind of influence the 38-year-old has. 

Joan Laporta reveals he supports the domestic side of Cristiano Ronaldo

Among the elite European leagues, the Saudi Pro League made its way among the ardent soccer fans. Today, millions of viewers worldwide watch the Middle Eastern teams in action. Notably, the key reason behind the league’s impeccable fan following is the presence of revered soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo. Additionally, the company of the Portuguese skipper also benefited the Riyadh-based club. One interesting spectator who surprisingly joined the Al Nassr bandwagon is FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta. The Spanish chief recently acknowledged his admiration for the Knights of the Najd. Laporta said, “In the Saudi League, I follow Al-Nasr.” 

This revelation certainly comes as a surprise, given that both Laporta and Cristiano Ronaldo had been rivals during the players’ time at Real Madrid. It raises eyebrows even more after the fact that a Saudi analyst vocally claimed that Al Nassr is better than FC Barcelona.

Saudi analyst claimed Al Nassr is better than FC Barcelona

Al Nassr’s impressive performances have not only earned them praise. Saudi journalist Hamad Al Dubaikhi sparked a bold statement. In a surprising assertion, while honoring Al Nassr, he threw dirt on FC Barcelona in the process. The analyst asserted, “Al Nassr is stronger ⁩than FC Barcelona.”

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Notably, Al Nassr is enjoying a seamless journey with Cristiano Ronaldo at the helm. While the quest to win the Saudi Pro League title is still unacheieved, be rest assured as Al Hilal is the only barrier. While the Al Nassr trail by 7 points in the league, the club has successfully secured a spot in the RO16 in the AFC Champions League. We invite you to share your thoughts on this.

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