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FIFA hits Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr with open-ended transfer ban

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Al-Nassr have been placed under a FIFA transfer ban that prevents them registering new players from December 19, with the sanction recorded as lasting “until lifted”. Several other Saudi clubs, including Al Shabab, Damac and Al Riyadh, have also been hit with similar restrictions. The ban’s duration and precise cause have not been publicly detailed, echoing a 2023 registration suspension resolved when Al-Nassr cleared outstanding financial obligations. The new halt creates major uncertainty around mid-season squad planning in Riyadh and could force the club to prioritise internal solutions.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Impossible” Link-Up Inspires Simakan

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Simakan described playing with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr as something that once felt “impossible”, given their age gap and Ronaldo’s legendary status. Since arriving from RB Leipzig, he has featured regularly alongside the Portuguese icon, gaining experience from his standards, preparation and relentless competitiveness. Simakan highlighted Ronaldo’s leadership in training and matches, stressing how his mentality, work rate and expectations shape the dressing room. The defender credits their time together for raising his own level, calling the experience surreal yet invaluable as Al-Nassr chase domestic and continental trophies with Ronaldo still central to their plans.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last, while hinting he could still play on

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr/Portugal)
November 2025

At a Riyadh forum, Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup will “for sure” be his last, citing age and satisfaction with his career, while joking he could keep going. The 40-year-old is set for a record sixth World Cup appearance next summer. Ronaldo remains prolific for Al-Nassr and continues to lead Portugal in qualifying, targeting more milestones as he chases 1,000 career goals. His announcement clarifies timelines for national-team succession planning and sets up tributes during Portugal’s run-in to the tournament.

Ronaldo brace turns Al-Nassr’s scare into late win

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
November 2025

Al-Nassr beat Al-Feiha 2-1 after trailing to Jason’s breakaway. A VAR offside ruled out a Kingsley Coman (Al-Nassr) strike, but Ronaldo equalized from a slick move, then buried a stoppage-time penalty. After a cup exit, league leaders stayed perfect with seven wins from seven. Al-Nassr’s high line was punished once, then adjusted. Wide rotations with João Félix (Al-Nassr) and Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr) created half-spaces, feeding Ronaldo. VAR setbacks tested composure; sustained pressure forced the late error for the penalty. Title intent clear, but the backline’s recovery speed needs tightening versus direct counters.

Benzema decisive as Al-Ittihad oust Al-Nassr in King’s Cup

Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
October 2025

Al-Ittihad beat Al-Nassr 2–1 to reach the quarter-finals, with Karim Benzema scoring and Houssem Aouar netting the winner. Despite long spells of Al-Nassr pressure and a second-half red card for Al-Ittihad, Ronaldo, Sadio Mané and João Félix could not convert late dominance into goals as the holders’ defensive resolve held. Ittihad struck via a rapid transition—Moussa Diaby’s cross for Benzema—then absorbed sustained pressure, leaning on compact mid-block spacing and penalty-box discipline. After going down to 10, they tightened lanes and slowed tempo. Al-Nassr created volume without high-quality finishes. Tactical takeaway: Ittihad’s counter-efficiency and box defending can offset possession deficits in knockout ties.

Ronaldo credits sleep routine for elite longevity

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
October 2025

Ronaldo said consistent sleep and daily rhythm underpin his performance—bed around 11–12, up near 8:30—alongside diet and recovery. At 40, he’s on 105 goals in 118 Al-Nassr games, chasing 1,000 career strikes and another Golden Boot. He framed routine as central to health-span, enabling durability for club and Portugal despite mounting milestones.

Ronaldo tipped to play past 42 with 1,000-goal dream alive

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr; Portugal)
October 2025

Simpson predicted Ronaldo will extend his career beyond 42. Ronaldo has 105 goals in 118 Al-Nassr games, back-to-back Golden Boots, and eyes 2026 World Cup selection while targeting 1,000 competitive goals and the possibility of sharing a pitch professionally with Cristiano Jr. Output remains elite via shot volume, penalties, and set-piece threat. Team silverware is the next target as Al-Nassr lead early in the Saudi Pro League. Longevity plan centers on workload management, defined penalty-box roles alongside Sadio Mané/João Félix, and selective international minutes.

Felix hat-trick, Ronaldo rocket in Al-Nassr rout

Al-Nassr
October 2025

Al-Nassr stayed perfect with a 5–1 win. Félix netted a hat-trick; Ronaldo recovered from a saved penalty to blast a go-ahead strike and add an assist as the leaders maintained maximum points through five rounds. Early pressure yielded Félix’s opener before Al Fateh’s equaliser. A handball penalty was saved, but Ronaldo’s edge-of-box strike restored control. Félix exploited inside-left lanes for two more before Kingsley Coman and late combinations finished the job.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
October 2025

Ronaldo has officially become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, with Bloomberg estimating his net worth at $1.4 billion following his lucrative contract extension with Al-Nassr. Already football’s most prolific goalscorer, the 40-year-old is now eyeing 1,000 career goals as his next landmark.
His new Al-Nassr deal, worth £178m annually plus a signing bonus, pushed him past the milestone, joining Federer, Woods, Jordan, and LeBron James in sport’s billionaire club. Despite family pressure to retire, Ronaldo insists he will play on and focus on Portugal’s World Cup push.

Lage Reveals Benfica’s Failed Joao Felix Return

Bruno Lage
September 2025

Bruno Lage disclosed Benfica’s failed attempt to re-sign Joao Felix, revealing Chelsea refused to budge on their €30m valuation despite Felix’s desire to return. Benfica proposed a shared ownership deal but negotiations collapsed, forcing Felix to join Al-Nassr for €50m instead. Lage explained Felix even agreed to lower wages and personally expressed his wish to rejoin, but Chelsea remained firm on financial demands. Despite agent Jorge Mendes’ involvement, Benfica were priced out. Felix ultimately chose Saudi Arabia, leaving Benfica frustrated and Lage soon sacked.

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