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  The striker will depart the club due to a Saudi League rule which states that a club can register up to 8 foreign players. The Messi-Ronaldo debate has been spiced up again per reports originating from Saudi Arabia, quoting Vincent Aboubakar, who picked the Argentine captain over his Portuguese rival. (Reuters) With Al Nassr terminating forward Vincent Aboubakar’s contract after signing Cristiano Ronaldo, the Cameroon international may have had the last laugh in the exchange. Mundo Deportivo quoted reports from NTV Spor that Aboubakar has conceded, “I always thought that Messi was better than Ronaldo, but after I had practice with him, I knew I was right.” The 30-year-old made 34 appearances for the Saudi club since joining in 2021 and scored 12 goals. The striker will depart the club due to a Saudi League rule which states that a club can register up to 8 foreign players. In order to include Ronaldo in the squad, the club would have had to release one of their existing foreign p...

Published  on   January 10, 2023.       By official_christopher [FB]   Cristiano Ronaldo left Al-Nassr’s game against Al-Ta’ee to use the training room. The 37-year-old had watched the first 45 minutes in a VIP box, as he began a two-match suspension. Ronaldo was banned by England’s Football Association (FA) for hitting a phone out of a fan’s hand after United’s defeat at Everton in April. While he took his place in the stands and waved to supporters ahead of the game, Ronaldo watched the rest from the training room. The Saudi Arabian club posted a video of him applauding the second goal scored by Brazilian Talisca. Talisca opened the scoring in the first half. Ronaldo will also miss Al-Nassr’s next fixture on January 14 against Riyadh rivals Al Shabab. With Friday’s win, Al-Nassr extended their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to four points over Al Shabad, having played a game more.

  Former Argentina international, Carlos Tevez, has revealed that he did not write to congratulate captain Lionel Messi for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because he must have exploited the phone. Tevez, who represented Argentina at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, said that it gives him joy to see his two daughters, Florencia and Katia, celebrate Messi’s goals during the tournament in Qatar. The former Manchester City and Manchester United striker was a former international teammate of Messi during his playing days. Recall that Messi led Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup after beating France in the final in a penalty shootout. Personalities from around the globe would have congratulated the Paris Saint-Germain forward on his historic 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph with Argentina, but Tevez was not one of them, not at the moment. Speaking to Super Miter Deportivo, Tevez said: “I did not write to Messi because he must have exploited the phone. “It gives me great joy t...

  Jo  Jose Mourinho has been linked with the managerial vacancy within Brazil’s national team. The Portuguese technician is being eyed by the Brazilian federation as Tite’s successor and was recently rumored to be closing in on a verbal agreement. However,  Corriere dello Sport  reports that the Special One will turn down Brazil’s advances despite having been frequently contacted by Ronaldo over recent days. The footballing legend tried to convince Mourinho to accept Brazil’s proposal this coming summer. The Roma boss, however, reiterated his willingness to continue coaching on a club level and will therefore turn down any incoming offers for international coaching duties.

  Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr should lead Liverpool to make an audacious free transfer for a player who could finally replace Divock Origi at Anfield. Even with the addition of Cody Gakpo, there's still a gap in the Liverpool forward line. Last season, Jürgen Klopp had the option of picking Roberto Firmino, Divock Origi or Takumi Minamino to choose from when selecting Liverpool's number nine and towards the end of the season even played Sadio Mané in the position. But that choice has dwindled down to just two realistic options with  Firmino  and  Darwin Núñez , and unless  Klopp  intends to deploy Gakpo in the position, that's unlikely to change any time soon. Though with the transfer window wide open, Liverpool can fix that, and they should look to do so. A lot of the Reds' problems this season have been as a result of Liverpool's inefficiency in front of goal. Liverpool's primary goal-scorers, Mohamed Salah and Núñez have both squandered a lo...

  The   US   sports betting landscape quickly filled up in the past five years yet there are still possibilities to legalize in   2023 . Nearly two-thirds of US states have  legalized sports betting after a few years of massive tailwinds. Now, however, there are some headwinds hitting the remaining states looking to legalize, including increased  media ,  regulatory  and  legislative pressures. While the states with an easier path are already live, there are at least a few markets with a decent chance to pass legislation in 2023. Here’s a ranked look at where the remaining US states sit heading into the next legislative session. A real shot at legalizing sports betting Heading into 2023,  Texas sports betting  will attract most of the eyeballs in the industry. However, it might be  Minnesota that is lined up for legalization next.  Earlier this year, a  House  bill supporting tribal exclusivity met  strong...

  Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to live with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in Saudi Arabia despite laws preventing unmarried couples cohabiting. Ronaldo completes Al-Nassr move Can live with his girlfriend, says  EFE  report Authorities willing to turn blind eye WHAT'S HAPPENING?  Ronaldo is settling into life in Saudi Arabia after  completing his move  to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese superstar has been given a boost after learning he will be able to live together with Rodriguez. Saudi lawyers have reportedly confirmed that local authorities will turn a "blind eye" to the couple cohabiting even though the law forbids unmarried couples from living together. Ronaldo completes Al-Nassr move Can live with his girlfriend, says  EFE  report Authorities willing to turn blind eye WHAT'S HAPPENING?  Ronaldo is settling into life in Saudi Arabia after  completing his move  to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese superstar has been given a boost after le...