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  Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr from Manchester United in January 2023 was a major coup for the Saudi Arabian club. Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and his arrival was seen as a sign that Al Nassr were serious about challenging for trophies. However, Ronaldo's time at Al Nassr has not been without its challenges. He has been injured on several occasions, and he has not been able to score as many goals as he would have liked. The team has also not been as successful as he would have hoped. They finished third in the Saudi Pro League in 2022-23, and they were knocked out of the AFC Champions League in the group stage. "Check Out Sadio Mané Joins Al-Nassr with Ronaldo! " Despite his struggles, Ronaldo has still shown flashes of his brilliance at Al Nassr. He has scored some important goals, and he has been a threat to opposing defenses. However, he has not been able to consistently perform at his best, and that has been a dis...

As the Women's World Cup approaches in Australia and New Zealand, an encouraging development can be seen for soccer-playing mothers. Progress has been made since the 2019 tournament to better accommodate working mothers, allowing them to participate fully in the sport. This blog post explores the strides taken by FIFA to support maternity leave for professional women footballers, the challenges faced by athlete-mothers, and the inspiring stories of working mothers participating in the upcoming World Cup. Breaking Down Barriers: In December 2020, FIFA approved groundbreaking rules guaranteeing maternity leave for professional women footballers, signifying a significant step forward for the women's game. The regulations grant players 14 weeks of maternity leave and require clubs to retain and provide medical support for the athletes. This move was crucial for FIFA President Gianni Infantino , who recognized the importance of boosting women's soccer globally. Navigating Co...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that the new eight-team African Football League will officially begin on October 20th, at the Confederation of Africa Football's(CAF) General Assembly in Abidjan(city of West Africa) on Thursday.  During the General Assembly, FIFA announced that the tournament, previously called the CAF African Super League, will now have a different name. FIFA's President said "It will have eight great teams, which will be followed in the future with a bigger version, We have to invest in African club football as well as national team football." "It is our responsibility, duty and task, and with the work and contribution of all of us as a team, we will succeed." as per ESPN report. The initial tournament will have only eight teams from the African continent, instead of the originally proposed 24 teams by CAF. The competition will run concurrently with CAF's Champions League for domestic league winners across the continent...

Recent news has surfaced that talented winger Sadio Mane, who enjoyed success at Liverpool FC before joining Bayern Munich, may be close to a move to Al Nasr. The move could see him reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo , who joined the Saudi club last year. Let's take a closer look at the details of this transfer speculation, the challenges ahead, and the potential implications for everyone involved. Mane's desire for a change and the Al-Nassr ban: According to to Arab newspaper  Ariyadhiah , Mane's time at Bayern Munich was a difficult time and that is why he considered leaving Germany. The 31-year-old winger is reportedly struggling to adjust after six very successful years at Liverpool. However, it is worth noting that Al-Nassr are currently facing a new player registration ban for non-payment of former striker Ahmed Musa's transfer fee. This issue needs to be resolved to pave the way for Mane's arrival before a potential deal can be struck. Mane's Mixed Performan...

According to Forbes , Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the highest-paid athlete, reclaiming the throne following his final victory in 2017. In 2023, he set a notable Guinness World Record for highest-earning athlete of the year with a staggering $136 million since joining Al Nasr. The astonishing feat followed Lionel Messi's 2022 win, which earned him $130 million playing for Paris Saint-Germain. Take a look at Ronaldo's strengths and discover how he combines on-pitch achievements with off-pitch endorsements to achieve financial success. On-Pitch vs. Off-Pitch Earnings: To understand Ronaldo's impressive financial performance, it's important to know how he makes his money. Of the $136 million he earned, about $46 million came from on-field performances. Ronaldo's exceptional goal-scoring abilities and captivating skills have boosted his popularity and made him more valuable to sponsors and advertisers. But it's the off-pitch activity that has pushed Ronaldo...

  Treble winner  Bernardo Silva’s future is a hot topic in football right now. Two of Europe’s biggest clubs, PSG and Barcelona , are vying for the Portuguese playmaker’s signature. In this article, we’ll take a look at what’s happening in the transfer market, the bids that have been made, Silva’s personal preferences, and what the future holds for him, should he join PSG or Barcelona. PSG's Strong Interest: PSG made an offer to sign Silva but his current club, Manchester City , turned it down. But Silva wants to play in France and join PSG .  Luis Campos , a close friend of Silva works at PSG as Football Advisor and is spearheading the effort to bring him to PSG. He is a  close friend of Silva since their time together at AS Monaco .  Manchester City hopes to persuade Silva to stay at the club and sign a new deal, as his current deal runs until 2025. Manchester City's Desire to Keep Silva: Manchester City really wants to keep Silva on their te...