The CR7 effect.
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Rio Ferdinand about Cristiano's decision to move to AlNassr
"Obviously I speak to Cristiano and there are things you have to keep quiet and you can't talk about before it hits the news. I was kind of aware what was going on behind the scenes and listen, I'm just pleased for him that he's finally happy.
"For any footballer at whatever level, happiness and the environment you're playing in is one of the most important things, he hasn't been happy for a while, so I'm pleased he's on the verge of finding that happiness and going onto pastures news, albeit in a country that not many people expected him to go.
"But what an adventure, what a prospect that is, to go and play football in a brand-new league, a competitive league, by the way. I played in a testimonial over there years ago, it was an unbelievable game, we were all surprised with the madness, the mayhem around football over there.
The love of football in Saudi is crazy. I'm sure it's going to be a great adventure, it's a new chapter, next chapter."
"I want to touch on a couple of things; I've been watching the media and people commenting, a few pundits and all different parts of media saying 'it's sad, a sad way for him to go out'.
"There's only one sadness from me, two sadness's, the way it ended at Man United - I'm sad about that - for Cristiano and in hindsight, a couple of years, he'll look back and think it could've been handled differently from both himself and the club. That's one sadness because you want it to end in the best way possible and things be remembered positively, but it won't be in some people's eyes, that's a tinge of sadness.
"The way the World Cup ended for him, a tinge of sadness, in terms of being on the bench, not having a huge impact in his last one, that's a tinge of sadness. <
But this next chapter going to Saudi Arabia, how do you look at that as a sadness? A sad way to end his career? I don't understand how people are saying that."
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I don't think CR7's career is having a sad ending, the guy is what? 37 years old? and was still playing the fucking premier league until a month ago that's fucking insane !!!!!!! the only sad thing about this is that we're watching a beautiful chapter in the sport coming to an end. but the way everything is happening? completely normal. we just weren't ready to see it happening since he always looked like an eternal player.
anyway, always gonna be my biggest inspiration to achieve my goals, never seen anybody fight for their goals like he does.
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Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr as a free agent until June 2025
“History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves.
Welcome Cristiano to your new home AlNassr FC.“
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Translation:
My deepest condolence to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
A mere “goodbye” to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that currently embraces the entire world of football.
An inspiration for so many millions, a reference yesterday, today, forever.
The affection he always showed for me was reciprocal in every moment we shared, even from a distance.
He will never be forgotten and his memory will live on forever in each of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pele. 🙏🏽⚽️🇧🇷
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Cristiano on IG stories today
Good to see him smile 😍
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Good luck, Kylian! 🇫🇷
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Good that Ricky was by his side in Qatar ❤️️
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Translation of Cristiano’s statement:
Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Fortunately, I won many titles of international dimension, including for Portugal, but putting the name of our country on the highest level in the world was my biggest dream. I fought for this. I fought hard for this dream.
In the 5 presences that I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all. I left everything on the pitch.
I never turned my face away from the fight and I never gave up on that dream. Unfortunately, yesterday the dream ended. It is not worth reacting hot-headed.
I just want everyone to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed for an instant. I was always one more person fighting for everyone's objective, and I would never turn my back on my teammates and my country.
For now, there's not much more to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful while it lasted... Now, let’s hope that time will be a good advisor, allowing everyone to draw their own conclusions.
🙏🏽❤️🇵🇹
Some selected supportive comments - there were lots more:
💖Always with you 💖
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Kaká: “Cristiano’s tears were our tears.”
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Training 04.11.22
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Iconic 7
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