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Cristiano Ronaldo took part in his first Al-Nassr training session on Tuesday evening and scored an impressive goal to kick off his time in Riyadh.
The 37-year-old surprised everybody with a move to the Saudi Arabian outfit after mutually terminating his contract with Manchester United.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was presented to Al-Nassr fans at Mrsool Park in Riyadh on Tuesday, January 3.
The Portugal captain was introduced as ‘the world’s greatest footballer’ in front of 25,000 raucous supporters.
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FootballBut the former Real Madrid forward didn't take long to impress during his first training session with Rudi Garcia's side.
In a video captured from the stands by John McAuley, posted on Twitter, Ronaldo was sighted weaving some magic in a shooting drill alongside former Benfica star Anderson Talisca.
Ronaldo produced a powerful finish from inside the box with his ‘weaker’ left peg and it’s safe to say no goalkeeper on the planet would have got a glove to it.
Ronaldo will likely make his debut on Thursday when Al-Nassr welcome Al-Tai at home in the Saudi Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo has boldly declared his “work is done in Europe” in his first remarks as the new player of Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo’s time in Europe came to a crushing end in December after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
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FootballOn Tuesday, Ronaldo was officially unveiled in a grand ceremony and in his remarks, Ronaldo was adamant he did not care what his critics had to say about the Saudi Arabia move.
Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted by journalists with his iconic 'SIUUU' during his Al Nassr unveiling on Tuesday.
The Real Madrid legend signed a lucrative £175 million per year with the Saudi Professional League side.
When the audience was told to give the former Manchester United forward a round of applause, someone in the press room decided to shout the Portuguese’s iconic ‘SIUUU’ at the superstar.