Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr Star Names the Team He Enjoys Watching Most in World Football

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr Star Names the Team He Enjoys Watching Most in World Football

Isaac Darko
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  • Cristiano Ronaldo has named the club he likes to watch the most
  • The Al-Nassr star has played for some of the best clubs in the world
  • The Portuguese's career has spanned over two decades

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed his preferred club to watch, and supporters of his previous team, Manchester United, might not be thrilled.

Ronaldo parted ways with the Red Devils following a significant disagreement with Erik ten Hag.

The Portuguese captain, in a well-known exclusive interview with Piers Morgan, marked the end of his second stint with the Old Trafford outfit.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the club he likes to watch the most
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The 38-year-old played a pivotal role in the remarkable expansion of the Saudi Pro League by joining Al Nassr in 2023.

In contrast to his struggles in the latter part of his second tenure in England, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has made a significant impact in Saudi Arabia, emerging as the leading goal-scorer in global football for 2023 with 54 goals for Al Nassr and Portugal.

Addressing the audience at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo elaborated on the significance of this accomplishment for him.

"I was the best goalscorer. I had to beat the young lions, like Haaland for example, so I'm proud," He said.

Ronaldo was also asked who his favourite club to watch is, and his answer may raise a few eyebrows.

“Manchester City did amazing congratulations on their season. Players, coach, superb…”, Ronaldo explained at the ceremony via Fabrizio Romano.

"Finally they win the Champions League, they probably deserved it two years ago. I enjoy seeing them playing”

Given Ronaldo's associations with the red side of Manchester, this revelation might catch some by surprise. However, it's challenging to dispute the validity of the 38-year-old's perspective.

Ronaldo's subtle message to Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo's strategically timed Instagram post on Monday, January 16, has led fans to speculate that he was sending a message to his rival, Lionel Messi.

Messi recently clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2023, adding to his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or victory, surpassing Erling Haaland for another prestigious individual award.

Ronaldo, who was not involved in the final voting, shared a message on Instagram shortly after Messi's achievement was announced.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)