Crazier Things Happen in Football: Ronaldo Scores His First Goal for Al Nasr
Talk about a dramatic turn of events! Cristiano Ronaldo, the enigmatic football icon, finally found the back of the net for his new team, Al Nasr, in the Saudi Professional League. And what a way to do it, with just three minutes left on the clock during an intense match against Al Fatah!
The Portuguese superstar stepped up to take a last-minute penalty, and with the kind of precision and poise we've come to expect from him, sent the ball soaring into the net. With that goal, Ronaldo not only etched his name in Al Nasr's history but also ensured his team snatched a 2-2 draw.
But the journey to this defining moment wasn't without its nerve-wracking moments. Early in the game, Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to score, only to see his shot narrowly miss the target. Later, one of his attempts was disallowed for offside.
Finally, with just minutes left to play, Al Nasr were awarded a penalty, and Ronaldo stepped up to the plate. The rest, as they say, is history.
After the game, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner expressed his joy on Twitter, saying, "I'm thrilled to have scored my first goal in the Saudi league. The whole team worked tirelessly and managed to secure an important draw in a challenging match!"
Currently, Al Nasr top the league table with 34 points, sharing the summit with Al Shabab, but with a game in hand. Their next game will be on Thursday against Alvida.
Ronaldo, who was unveiled as a player for Al Nasr last month, is reportedly earning approximately $200 million annually at the Saudi Arabian club, thanks to a record-breaking contract signed in December 2022[1][4].
Football is, indeed, a game of nerves and surprises, and Ronaldo's last-minute goal is a shining testament to that.
Relevant Insights:
- Citing our enrichment data, Ronaldo's whopping annual salary of $200 million at Al Nasr includes a base salary of $90 million, besides commercial and sponsorship deals[3][4].
- Cristiano Ronaldo's signing with Al Nasr caused a stir, as it was one of the most significant moves in the history of football transfers[1][4].
- Al Nasr had initially struggled to get into form after Ronaldo's arrival, but the signing seemed to have sparked a shift in their fortunes[2].
