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Al Nassr ended 2023 on a high with a convincing 4-1 win against Al-Taawoun. The entire team is currently in brilliant form as they have won 15 out of their 19 games this season. But, there has been criticism also on the other side. While Cristiano Ronaldo thanked the fans for the year, Laporte has blasted the criticism against the team.

There is no doubt that the priority of the Knights of Najd will be to win the league this season. However, for the team to achieve the same, they will need to keep on winning for the rest of the season. Laporte defended his side as he wants more support!

Cristiano Ronaldo appreciates the fans of Al Nassr

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In all the games, the Knights of Najd fans have made plenty of noise in home and away matches. It has also inspired Cristiano Ronaldo and the team to do well. During their away games, the fans displayed massive banners of their star players. As the year comes to an end, star player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked the fans for their constant support. He said,” I thank the fans of Al-Nassr for their support in every city and every stadium.”

The team has also not disappointed them with their performances. In their ten games this season, they have only lost two games away from home. Cristiano Ronaldo-led team has also made sure to thank fans after winning the matches. At the end of several matches, the team displayed a Viking clap celebration with the fans to create a sense of unity. 

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While the 38-year-old is loving the unconditional love from the Knights of Najd fans, on the other side, star defender Aymeric Laporte has blasted some fans for trolling the team.

Aymeric Laporte speaks out against the criticism of the team

Al Nassr fans are still feeling the sting of the defeat against rivals and league leaders Al Hilal. It is the reason some fans are constantly critical of the team. The Knights of Najd star defender Aymeric Laporte has called out that too much criticism will never benefit the team.

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Speaking after the 4-1 win against Al-Taawoun, he said,” I think some fans don’t like anything. Since I arrived, Al-Nasr has won all its matches for four months and we lost one match. I’m not saying they don’t have the right to criticize, on the contrary, we want to hear that from them, but I think there is exaggeration sometimes. This team is great and we will continue.”

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Al Nassr is also participating in the King’s Cup and Asian Champions League along with the Saudi Pro League. Hence, Cristiano Ronaldo and the team will aim to finish the season with three trophies.