“We Know the Capabilities of Al Nassr” – ‘Honored’ by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Presence, Al Duhail Star Sounds off Confidence Before Facing Saudi Giants

It’s time for Al Nassr to replicate its Saudi League form in the AFC Champions League! Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates face Al Duhail next. The Qatar side hasn’t managed to clinch a win yet in the tournament but has all the chances to turn things around in this dire situation. Kenya’s captain and Al Duhail veteran revealed that he was honored by the opportunity of sharing the pitch with Ronaldo but admitted his side won’t take it easy on them.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo will be a busy man for the upcoming week. The Portuguese winger met with the Saudi prince and also has Saudi Arabia’s major event to handle. Apart from soccer, CR7 is striving to make a difference off the pitch for different sports.

Al Duhail’s forward reeks of confidence for an upcoming tie with Al Nassr

Al Nassr is undoubtedly the most competitive side in the AFC tournament. The Saudi club has immense world-class talents at its disposal which can easily scare off their opponent. But Michael Olunga, Al Duhail forward, has had his nerves calm as he speaks about the upcoming tie in the press conference.

The Kenyan international speaking to the media ahead of the match said, “We know the capabilities of @AlNassrFC players and we respect that. We know that it is a strong match and we must work as a group together to achieve a good result.” The Qatari side needs to register a win to get back in contention for qualifying, and Olunga’s comment shows positive signs before the competitive tie. 

The Al Duhail forward further added, “When you talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, you talk about one of the best players in the world, and for me it is an honor to play on the same field with him…but our goal tomorrow is to win the match.” Al Duhail lost its last fixture against Persepolis FC in a match that ended 0-1 and also drew against Istiklol FC. The team currently stands 3rd in the table behind Persepolis FC with just 1 point, 5 points behind group leaders, Al Nassr.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has his mind preoccupied with several things. The 5x Ballon d’Or winner has been chosen as the ambassador for the highly anticipated ‘Riyadh Season’ and was recently spotted meeting the Saudi Prince as he was part of the panel speaking on the upcoming 2024 Esports World Cup plans in Saudi Arabia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is involved in different sports in Saudi

Cristiano Ronaldo was made the ambassador for the Riyadh Season, an annual event in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese winger gifted a $117,000 watch to his friend Francis Ngannou ahead of his match with Tyson Fury on the opening night of the event. CR7 posted about the upcoming event as he promoted it in the earlier months when the fight was initially announced.

Besides that, the Gulf country is also keeping the soccer veteran busy, giving him a few more responsibilities. The 5x Champions League winner was invited to speak at the 2024 Esports World Cup as Saudi Arabia plans to organize the event in their country. The former Real Madrid player shared a picture with the Saudi Crown Prince, discussing their plans for the event.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s image as a global icon can be the X factor in pulling audiences for the Gulf country. With the country trying to break into the multiple facets of the sports industry, it will be exciting to see what more is in store for the array of sports supporters.