After a long and grueling season with Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has been rewarded with a well-deserved leave. The Saudi club has determined to give the Portuguese icon and the complete squad a 15-day go-away, starting right after their Saudi Pro League match against Al Taawoun on 30th December.

The upcoming match marks the cease of a fruitful year for Al Nassr. The Saudi club won their first-ever Arab Club Champions Cup title this year and currently sits 2nd in the Saudi Pro League points table. Subsequently, Luis Castro has decided to give his players a New Year present in the form of some time off.

Cristiano Ronaldo receives a New Year’s welcome present!

According to recent reports from Saudi journalist Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi, the entire Al Nassr squad, which includes the 5x Ballon d’Or winner, will head to the Qassim province for an upcoming match against Al Taawoun. After the game, they will grant the players a 15-day leave to rest and rejuvenate.

Manager Luis Castro authorized the decision. This break comes as no surprise, considering Cristiano Ronaldo’s exemplary work ethic and commitment to the team. According to reports, Ronaldo did not miss a single minute of team training with Al Nassr this year.

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Furthermore, the Portuguese striker was spotted training with the squad on Christmas Day. This 15-day break allows Ronaldo to spend quality time with his family and celebrate the New Year before returning refreshed and ready for the upcoming ‘Last Dance’ against Lionel Messi.

The upcoming schedule of CR7

Following the upcoming game against Al Taawoun, Al Nassr will be entering the off-season. The regular season for the Saudi side commences again on February 13th. On that day, Al Nassr will face off against Al Feiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16. But before that, there’s a highly anticipated friendly match, which potentially could be the last showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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On February 1st, Al Nassr will be taking on Inter Miami in this exciting match, which is predicted to break records as the most-watched game in US history. Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo are definitely in for a treat after the one-month break ahead.

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