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Married For 3rd Time, Ronaldo Nazario Ditched Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo While Naming His Best All Time XI

Published 09/29/2023, 4:00 PM EDT

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R9 has been active on social media as of late as the Brazilian icon was seen talking about his best soccer team in a recent clip. However, the former Real Madrid star left a massive surprise for the fans after he decided to ditch Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo from his team. While his team is surely stacked, it is interesting to see the Brazilian leave out of the greatest players of all time.

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario has been in the news after the former Real Madrid striker decided to tie the knot for the third time. The striker recently got married to his girlfriend Celine Locks at a wedding in Ibiza. While his third marriage has been the topic of discussion amongst fans, his latest snub could stun some of his ardent supporters.

Ronaldo Nazario snubs Cristiano Ronaldo from his team

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Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario was recently seen talking about his Best XI soccer team in the history of the sport. In a clip posted on social media, the striker can be seen in front of a whiteboard, as he is fitting players across the board at their positions.

However, R9 made some surprising choices in his list as he decided to snub Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo from the list. The former Real Madrid star decided to field himself as the striker for the team while Lionel Messi and fellow Brazilian Ronaldinho were slotted in at right and left wing. The striker also paid tribute to Brazil icon Pele, slotting him behind himself as the second striker.

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Ronaldo Nazario’s All-Time Best XI: Gianluigi Buffon; Cafu, Franz Beckenbauer, Paulo Maldini, Roberto Carlos; Zico, Diego Maradona; Lionel Messi, Pele, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Ronaldo Nazario

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Nazario’s decision to bench CR7 could be a big surprise for the fans as both players have had a a huge impact on the game. While his choices may have caused somewhat of a ruckus, the striker is currently enjoying life as he tied knots for the third time in his life.

Brazilian legend Ronaldo marries for the third time

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The Brazilian soccer icon tied the knot for the third time in his life as he married his long-time girlfriend, Celina Locks. The duo have been dating each other since 2015 and finally decided to recite their vows in Ibiza this week. Nazario had recently got engaged to Locks earlier this month during one of their trips to the Caribbean Island.

Celine Locks shared some photos from their wedding on her Instagram with the caption: “Today we bring our families together for an intimate religious celebration. And thus marks the beginning of a week of many celebrations.”

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The forty-seven-year-old striker was dressed in all white as he married his long-time partner who was seen donning a matching outfit. Before his current relationship, the Brazilian had been married to Milene Domingues and Daniella Cicarelli.

What do you think of Ronaldo’s decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his best XI? Let us know in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saket is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. While Saket has been a football fan for a while, his passion for the sport stems from FIFA 17 which featured Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus on its cover. With dreams of standing as a part of the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, Saket loves to write about the game from a fan’s perspective giving his take on recent happenings.
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