Barcelona's 18-year-old midfielder, Marc Bernal, made a celebrated return after a year-long absence due to a torn ACL, featuring in a dominant 6-0 victory against Valencia. Despite interest from Chelsea and Al-Nassr during the summer transfer window, Bernal reaffirmed his commitment to Barcelona. He assisted Robert Lewandowski for the sixth goal.
Sultan Al-Ghannam, the prominent right-back for Al-Nassr, has seen his net worth rise to approximately $2.5 million by 2025, fueled by his consistent performance and a contract extension until 2028. Earning around one million euros annually, Al-Ghannam's success reflects the investment in local talent within the Saudi Pro League. His growing popularity may soon lead to lucrative brand endorsements.
Sadio Mané expressed his excitement about playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman, and João Félix at Al Nassr, believing their combined talent can end the club's league title drought since 2019. Mané, who has scored 39 goals in 100 games, praised the new signings and coach Jorge Jesus for their winning mentality.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siuuu” celebration, first performed in 2013 at Real Madrid, features a mid-air leap, turn, and shouted “Siiiiiuuu!” Symbolizing a strong “yes,” it has become his trademark and a global phenomenon. Fans and athletes worldwide emulate it, celebrating victory, energy, and Ronaldo’s relentless passion for football.
Aymeric Laporte's return to Athletic Club Bilbao was fraught with complications as Al Nassr delayed the transfer, seeking higher offers despite Laporte's desire to return. FIFA intervened to finalize the move after a paperwork issue threatened the deal. Laporte, eager to play for Bilbao again, even sacrificed higher wages and now hopes for a Champions League spot.
Al Nassr and Al Khaleej maintained their winning streaks in the Roshn Saudi League, showcasing early dominance. NEOM SC celebrated a historic first-ever league victory, while Al Hilal witnessed Darwin Núñez's debut goal. Matchweek 2 highlighted the strength of established clubs and the ambition of rising teams, setting the stage for an exciting season with impressive performances and surprising results.
Cristiano Ronaldo is spearheading Al-Nassr’s late push to sign Marseille’s Mason Greenwood before the Saudi transfer window closes on September 11. With Greenwood in top form and Ronaldo committed to ending Al-Nassr’s trophy drought, the move could reshape both their legacies. Greenwood’s arrival would bolster Al-Nassr’s attack and underline Saudi football’s rising global ambitions.
Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Al-Nassr supporters to rally behind the team as they begin their Saudi Pro League season, aiming to surpass last year's third-place finish. The Portuguese star, entering his third season with the club, seeks his first trophy with Al-Nassr. He recently lost the Saudi Super Cup final.
A heartbreaking scene was captured on camera as Al-Nassr's hopes of winning the Saudi Super Cup slipped away. In the viral video, Cristiano Ronaldo appears visibly devastated, murmuring to himself with a distant look.
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another milestone, becoming the first player to score 100 goals for four different clubs, reaching the mark for Al-Nassr in a Saudi Super Cup final. Despite Ronaldo's penalty and subsequent shootout conversion, Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli. The Portuguese star previously surpassed 100 goals for Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.