Auction of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Jersey
On January 24, Cristiano Ronaldo’s signed Al-Nassr jersey was auctioned publicly.
The auction took place in anticipation of the Diriyah ePrix scheduled for January 26 and 27.
Buyer and Price
A Saudi Arabian businesswoman reportedly purchased the jersey for $125,000 during the auction.
Background of Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo had a successful career in Europe, playing for Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Move to Al-Nassr
In January 2023, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr, making him one of the first prominent players to move to Saudi Arabia after leaving Manchester United.
Other European Stars’ Moves
During the same transfer window, other European stars like Karim Benzema, Neymar, N’Golo Kante, Fabinho, and Ruben Neves also made moves to the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Achievements
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, won the UEFA Champions League five times.
He secured the Premier League title three times and Serie A and La Liga twice each in various European leagues.
Goal Scoring Record
Throughout his career, Ronaldo scored 739 senior career goals, with 450 for Real Madrid.
Since joining Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo scored 38 goals in 44 matches.
Current Season Performance
In the current campaign, Ronaldo has netted 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 25 matches across various competitions.
Injury Concerns
Ronaldo is currently dealing with a muscle injury, raising doubts about his participation in Al-Nassr’s friendly against Inter Miami on February 1.
Top Goalscorer of 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as the highest goalscorer for the year 2023, achieving the honor with 54 goals for both his club and the national team.
Praise from Fabio Capello
Former Real Madrid and Juventus coach Fabio Capello praised Ronaldo for his remarkable goal-scoring ability at the age of 38, describing him as a “machine” fueled by goals.