Tag: Saudi Pro League

Al-Nassr Weigh Ronaldo Jr Promotion for Possible Father-Son First Team Link-Up

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr
April 2026

Al-Nassr are reportedly considering promoting Cristiano Ronaldo Jr to the senior setup next season, which could create the chance for him to play alongside his father. This remains a report, not a confirmed club decision. The reports say the club will assess the 15-year-old’s readiness at the end of the season. Ronaldo Jr’s youth scoring numbers have fueled the hype, but the jump from academy football to senior Saudi Pro League level would still be massive.

Ronaldo Says Al-Nassr Must Stay Consistent After Another Win

Cristiano Ronaldo
April 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo said Al-Nassr are progressing well but warned that consistency will decide the title race after their 2-0 win over Al-Akhdoud. The result kept them firmly in the hunt at the top of the table. Ronaldo scored in a 2-0 win, while beIN said Al-Nassr moved five points clear at the summit with a club-record 13th straight league win. Ronaldo’s post-match comments stressed squad spirit, recovery and focus ahead of tougher upcoming fixtures.

Purslow Says Liverpool Letting Salah Leave for Free Shows Market Reality

Mohamed Salah
March 2026

Christian Purslow said Salah’s free transfer exit reflects a cold market reality rather than simple generosity from Liverpool, arguing there may not have been buyers willing to pay both a fee and his salary at this stage. The view presents Salah’s departure as a commercial outcome as much as a football one. Reports around Salah’s exit say he is leaving one year before the end of his contract after Liverpool agreed to terminate the final season. Purslow’s reading is that elite clubs may still want Salah, but not on terms that would have produced a meaningful transfer sale for Liverpool.

Gerrard Says Liverpool Must Buy a Box Office Star to Replace Salah

Steven Gerrard
March 2026

Steven Gerrard said Liverpool cannot replace Mohamed Salah with a developmental signing and must instead target a genuine elite winger. Salah’s confirmed departure has forced Liverpool into planning for life after one of the most productive forwards in the club’s modern history. Gerrard argued that only a top-three or top-four winger in the world can realistically fill the gap Salah leaves behind. Reports have linked Liverpool with several wide players, including Michael Olise, but Salah’s agent has also warned that no one yet knows where the Egyptian will play next season

Jorge Jesus: Ronaldo facing extended absence after right-thigh tear, rehabbing in Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026

Al-Nassr confirmed Ronaldo has a significant muscular tear and will miss upcoming matches including Neom, with his recovery being managed day to day. Medical checks found a tear in the back of his right thigh; Ronaldo flew to Madrid to work with his long-term personal medical team to speed rehabilitation and return.

Al-Nassr confirm Cristiano Ronaldo hamstring injury

Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026

Al-Nassr say Ronaldo has a hamstring injury after being forced off late against Al-Fayha, with no return date given. The club confirmed the diagnosis and said he has started rehab with day-by-day evaluations, after leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.

Ronaldo misses early penalty and limps off as Al-Nassr rally to reclaim top spot

Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026

Al-Nassr came from behind to beat Al-Fayha 3-1, retaking first place from Al-Ahli despite Ronaldo missing a penalty and leaving injured. Ronaldo skied an early spot-kick after a controversial penalty call, Al-Fayha went ahead via an Al-Amri own goal, then Al-Nassr turned it with Mane’s tap-in from Coman’s cross and a Felix shot that rebounded in off the goalkeeper; Smalling starred defensively despite the collapse.

Roberto Martinez says Ronaldo is less focused on 1,000-goal chase

Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez claims Ronaldo is no longer preoccupied with reaching 1,000 career goals, despite Ronaldo previously framing it as a major target. Ronaldo continues scoring for Al-Nassr and has restated motivation around trophies and longevity, while Martinez suggests his mindset has shifted as his career enters its final phase.

Ronaldo faces Toney threat in Saudi Golden Boot race after two-game strike

Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026

Ronaldo is chasing a third straight Saudi Pro League Golden Boot but trails Ivan Toney, with the margin tightened after Ronaldo missed two games during a protest. Ronaldo has 21 league goals in 21 games, while Toney leads with 23; Ronaldo’s earlier absence could be the swing factor in the run-in as both chase top scorer honours.

Ronaldo hits 965th goal as Al-Nassr crush Al-Najma 5-0 to stay top

Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026

Al-Nassr won 5-0 to extend their winning run and keep first place, with Ronaldo scoring a VAR-awarded penalty and adding an assist, while Mane and Coman were also on the scoresheet. An early spot-kick set the tone, then Al-Nassr’s quality overwhelmed Al-Najma with two first-half goals; Ronaldo teed up Mane after the break and Martinez added another from a corner to complete a dominant rout.

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