Cristiano Ronaldo says it is “good to be back” after rejoining the fold at Al-Nassr following his disappointing showing at Euro 2024 for Portugal.
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Disappointment at European ChampionshipHas enjoyed extended break since thenBack alongside colleagues at club levelGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner played more minutes for his country at that tournament than any of his international team-mates, but went goalless through the competition and was left in tears after missing an extra-time penalty in a last-16 showdown with Slovenia.
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Ronaldo had headed into another European Championship – the 11th major tournament of his remarkable career – after registering 50 goals for Al-Nassr in the 2023-24 campaign. Questions are, however, being asked of his ability to contribute at the very highest level after turning 39.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
CR7 has made a habit of making doubters look foolish down the years, with the intention being to do that again in the 2024-25 season. He is back alongside club colleagues following an extended break, with the evergreen frontman all smiles as he reported for pre-season training.
WHAT NEXT?
Al-Nassr have a friendly date with Spanish outfit Granada to take in on Sunday, before opening their first quest for silverware in the new campaign when facing Al-Taawoun in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup on August 14.