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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the biggest difference playing for Al-Nassr compared to his spells at Man Utd, Real Madrid and Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that the biggest difference between playing for Al-Nassr compared to Manchester United, and involves training at night.
Ronaldo has acknowledged that there are major cultural contrasts between playing in Saudi Arabia and his illustrious time in Europe, when he played for teams like United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, and that this is due in part to needing to sometimes practice in the evening.
Asked by the Saudi Pro League’s channels (via Arab News) on the biggest change playing in the Middle East, the Portugal international said: “One example is that in Europe we train more in the morning, but here we train in the afternoon or evening and in Ramadan we train at 10 at night. So, this is strange, but as I tell you these situations are part of an experience, memories.
“I like to live these moments because you learn with these things. It is difficult, but it is nothing I have not seen before. My experience so far is that Saudi fans really love football and like to live the life and it is good and I am so happy now.”
Ronaldo had been mentioned as a player who may leave Al-Nassr this summer, but he has dispelled such rumours by announcing his intention to stay in Saudi Arabia. His fierce rival Lionel Messi, who is about to quit PSG after receiving a sizable offer from Al-Hilal, may soon join him in the league.
In preparation for their return in the 2023–24 season, Al-Nassr has announced that they would play two preseason friendly in Japan.