A former high-ranking member of Al-Nassr FC has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that "he does not compete for space with opponents nor participate in defense, making Al-Nassr play as if they are one man down." This individual also believes that Al-Nassr's chances of winning the championship were slim from the beginning of the season. Coincidentally, Al-Nassr currently ranks fourth in the Saudi Professional League, trailing the top teams, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad Jeddah, by 11 points, making their title hopes bleak. The reason given by this high-ranking official is straightforward: when Ronaldo is on the field, Al-Nassr effectively plays with one less player. This observation is clear to all fans, yet some prefer to ignore the obvious and blame the coach for the team's poor performance. Recently, there have been rumors that Pioli is at risk of being sacked, a situation that feels familiar. In the first season after joining the Saudi league, without a championship, Rudi Garcia was dismissed. In the second season, Castro led Al-Ahli to win the AFC Champions League, but was also fired due to the lack of a regular-season title. Now, in the third season, the problem of not being able to compete for the championship still exists. Do you think this is related to the coach? Firstly, before Ronaldo arrived, Al-Nassr had one fewer match played and led by five points in second place under Rudi Garcia. Castro, an experienced coach who had never been fired before, was let go by Al-Nassr because of his tenure with Mr. A. Now, it's Pioli's turn. Do you…

As the undisputed king of football today, Cristiano Ronaldo maintains an excellent competitive state at the age of nearly 40, coupled with his super high commercial value, making many European giants covet him, and he seems to be getting closer and closer to returning to the Premier League. Currently, three European giants, Chelsea, Paris, and Newcastle, are all pursuing Ronaldo. Especially the wealthy Chelsea, after the team suffered consecutive defeats, they urgently need Ronaldo, this spiritual leader, to lead the young Blues forward, while transforming Chelsea into a more well-known top club. On the other hand, Newcastle, backed by the Saudi consortium, can enjoy more convenience in their transfer operations involving Ronaldo, which also gives them the lead in the race to sign Ronaldo. So, who will be Ronaldo's new home for the new season? Recently, renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has given a definitive answer. According to his information, although Ronaldo is eager to return to Europe and play on stages like the Champions League, after considering various factors, Ronaldo has decided to renew his contract with Al-Nassr. At that time, his contract will end in the summer of 2026. It is precisely because of his loyalty and huge influence that Ronaldo will receive a pay raise, with his annual salary reaching 220 million euros. Looking at the world of football, at the age of 40, it is still terrifying to have such a money-making ability, and Ronaldo is undoubtedly the GOAT in this field. After all, Messi's annual salary in the MLS is only 60 million euros,…

After the end of this season, Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr will also expire, so fans are quite concerned about his future direction. Now it seems that Ronaldo is indeed very likely to continue playing in the Saudi league. Media 365Scores mexico also discussed Ronaldo's future direction in its current report. The media 365Scores mexico stated: "This time, Ronaldo has talked to the club about the issue of renewal. This renewal will give Ronaldo a huge privilege, which is that he can not only become a player but also receive a huge welfare treatment off the field." In fact, before this contract expires, there were rumors outside that he was very likely to return to Europe to play football. But now it seems that he doesn't really want to return to the Premier League or top leagues to play football. Because playing there, he will not be able to get an absolute core position, and in some strong teams, he will even play as a substitute directly. However, staying at Al Nassr, he can continue to get unlimited shooting rights, and the competitiveness of the Saudi league is much lower than other leagues, so playing here can better complete his career goal of 1000 goals. However, this also means that Ronaldo has given up on his dream and will not return to the top leagues to maintain his form for the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo is likely to have accepted that he will not be able to lead the team to win the championship at the 2026 World Cup.…

Chelsea's recent situation can be described as "full of crises." They have failed to win in four consecutive matches, with two draws and two losses, causing their ranking in the Premier League to plummet and their Champions League qualification to become precarious. In an attempt to break out of this predicament, Chelsea seems to be planning a "big gamble" to turn things around by bringing in superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Yes, you heard it right, Ronaldo! The 39-year-old football legend may return to the Premier League, and his destination could very well be Chelsea. Recent news has revealed that Chelsea has made an official offer to Ronaldo, planning to loan him to the team with an attractive salary of up to 30 million euros per year. For Ronaldo, who has already amassed great wealth in the Saudi league, this is undoubtedly a good opportunity to return to Europe's top leagues, especially at a time when his golden career era has just passed. Being able to return to the Premier League, or even play for a powerhouse like Chelsea, is absolutely an opportunity worth seizing. If Ronaldo once shone in the Saudi league, the Premier League is where he achieved his greatest glory. Despite his advancing age, his performance in Saudi Arabia remains impressive, scoring goals as if they were daily bread, and there has been no noticeable decline in his competitive form. Chelsea sees this and believes that Ronaldo can help the team overcome its current slump, strive for a Champions League spot, and even play the role of a spiritual…

The year 2024 has become a thing of the past, and as the new year bell of 2025 rings, the time for the resumption of the final four rounds of the top 18 qualifiers is drawing near. The highlight of Chinese football in 2025 will still be the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region, with the Chinese men's national team making another push for qualification in the final stages. The national team's first appearance in 2025 will be an away challenge against Saudi Arabia, scheduled for 1 AM Beijing time on March 21, 2025. If the national team can create a miracle by defeating Saudi Arabia, the possibility of direct qualification will significantly increase. Saudi Arabia is a traditional powerhouse in Asian football, currently ranked 59th in the world and 8th in Asia. However, the entire year of 2024 was a disaster for the Saudi team. They were eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Cup at the beginning of the year, which was their worst performance in the competition. Then, in the last round of the group stage in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, they suffered a surprising home defeat to Jordan, resulting in Jordan taking the top spot in the group. Consequently, Saudi Arabia could only participate in the top 18 draw as a third-tier team and was ultimately placed in the "group of death," Group C. Mancini, the famous coach who led Italy to win the European Championship, came to coach Saudi Arabia after the Qatar World Cup. However, following the introduction of European…