Ronaldo

Former Manchester United man Cristiano Ronaldo bagged four goals as Al Nassr routed Al Aheda and then asked the match referee to sign his hat-trick ball ...

One wrote: "This is why ronaldo is the goat." Ronaldo may have scored four goals on Thursday evening, but it was the first one that would have been most important to him. The pair then enjoyed a quick handshake and a picture before Ronaldo gave the ball to one of his minders and walked off the pitch. Al Nassr fans will be hoping he can continue his hot streak when they take on Al Taawoun next Friday. "This is a farce," lamented a disappointed social media user. Someone else said: "Ronaldo let the referee autographed his match Ball.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr career is emphatically up and running after the ex-Manchester United striker scored four times in his side's demolition of ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-awarded-penalty-referee-29178609#comments-section) Is Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest player of all time? "He has been training with us the last two weeks and he is one of the most promising players,” Ronaldo said at the time. He then made it 4-0 with his fourth of the night and fifth in two games when his tame shot was pawed back into his path by hapless Al-Wehda keeper Abdulquddus Atiah. Considering it’s the first for his new club he will almost certainly keep the ball, referee signature and all. And replays left the on-field official with little choice but to point to the spot, from which Ronaldo made no mistake. But early signs suggested that wouldn’t be the case, with his team-mate Anderson Talisca taking much of the plaudits.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals for his new Saudi Arabian team Thursday bringing his career tally in domestic leagues to 503.

More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports The Portugal star [disappointing World Cup](https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-canada-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-155dc350e1c109af7c13dbbb07ad2ae4) where he was benched in the knockout rounds and left the field in tears after Portugal lost in the quarterfinals to Morocco.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Born on February 5, ...

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. He is known for his exceptional dribbling skills, incredible speed, and his exceptional goalscoring ability. Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and has a huge following of fans around the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr after seeing his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual consent in November following a series of ...

The 38-year-old was sacked by United after giving a [bombshell interview to Piers Morgan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-piers-morgan-28481305) in which he lamented the way he had been treated by the club. United eventually grew tired of his lack of professionalism, but [Pirlo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/andrea-pirlo) was bemused by what he saw, having worked with him at Juventus. Pirlo is now the manager of Fatih Karagumruk, who are ninth in the Turkish Super Lig. I don’t think it put pressure on the Portugal squad either, because even if he hadn’t given that interview, the media still would’ve asked him questions about This is not the first time that Pirlo has stuck up for his former player. Pirlo managed Ronaldo from August 2020 to May 2021 at Juve – a season which saw the club win the Coppa Italia despite their problems. “He was a good guy, very professional. We didn't have a problem but football changes very quickly. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11733721/AC-Milan-legend-Andrea-Pirlo-opens-devastation-earthquake-hit-Turkey.html?ito=push-notification&ci=EPfRCsIsaq&cri=aXP5aNtLun&si=4fJdMGDpI-ux&xi=506a8319-1489-4a7f-ab7c-4169770cb9e6&ai=11733721). [slapping a phone out of the hand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-everton-fan-phone-26678739) of an [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) fan, [storming down the tunnel](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-ronaldo-tunnel-manutd-tottenham-28283468) early more than once and [sulking on the substitutes’ bench](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ronaldo-picture-ten-hag-manutd-27679759). [joined Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-transfer-28845194) in Saudi Arabia at the start of the year after seeing his contract [terminated by mutual agreement](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-28558713) at United. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) at Manchester United and emphasised his professionalism under his management at [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc).

Ronaldo scored four goals for Al Nassr on Thursday. Piers Morgan has been mocked on social media for his "embarrassing" tweet celebrating Cristiano Ronaldo's ...

[February 9, 2023] He’s now scored 61 hat-tricks, 30 before he was 30, 31 since he turned 30. "He’s now scored 61 hat-tricks, 30 before he was 30, 31 since he turned 30.

The Portuguese striker scored four goals in one match in his most recent outing for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia.

They could renew their rivalry on a regular basis soon. Messi has several endorsement deals with Saudi Arabia and his contract at PSG ends this summer. Ronaldo has collected 30 major trophies in club football including three Premier League trophies, two La Ligas, five Champions Leagues and one Serie A title. [squared-off in a high-profile friendly in Riyadh last month](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/01/19/psg-v-saudi-match-ronaldo-messi/). He second came just before the interval before he converted a spot kick on 53 minutes for his 61st hat-trick of an illustrious club career. [be joined by Messi in playing his club football in the Kingdom](https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2023/01/20/how-cristiano-ronaldos-transfer-to-saudi-arabia-makes-a-move-for-messi-plausible/). [prolific marksman](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/02/04/cristiano-ronaldo-happy-after-scoring-first-goal-for-al-nassr/) in football history. [taken his league tally of goals to 503](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/02/10/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-four-for-al-nassr-to-pass-500-league-goals-in-pictures/) when he slotted in a rebound to give Al Nassr a 4-0 victory. [lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract](https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf-news/saudi-arabia/2022/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-historic-deal-with-saudi-football-club/) to join Al Nassr and has already bagged five goals in four appearances for his new club. [500 mark](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/02/10/cristiano-ronaldo-great-feeling-to-score-four-and-reach-500-league-goals/) in the 21st minute with a left-footed strike. [guiding Argentina to a third World Cup triumph](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/13/lionel-messis-breathtaking-genius-takes-argentina-to-the-world-cup-final/) when they beat France on penalties in the Doha final. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/cristiano-ronaldo/) scored his 500th goal in league football on Thursday – bagging all four as [Al Nassr](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/al-nassr/) beat Saudi Pro League rivals Al Wehda at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest superstars on the planet, but former Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo says he is no problem to manage.

Pirlo has previously told [Diretta](https://www.diretta.it/news/esclusiva-a-lezione-dal-maestro-pirlo-in-qatar-dico-brasile-e-napoli-in-champions/nR9iHBkl/) of the 38-year-old forcing his way out of Old Trafford: “I think Ronaldo had been waiting for a long time to give that interview. I think this is why he decided to get it out of the way, like pulling out a tooth that is wobbly, and now he’ll be even more fired up than before.” [released by Manchester United in November 2022](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3) after taking aim at the club in an explosive interview. Ronaldo has turned out for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juve – breaking plenty of records along the way – and Pirlo says the Portuguese icon is a pleasure to work with due to his relentless pursuit of perfection. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11733721/AC-Milan-legend-Andrea-Pirlo-opens-devastation-earthquake-hit-Turkey.html?ito=push-notification&ci=EPfRCsIsaq&cri=aXP5aNtLun&si=4fJdMGDpI-ux&xi=506a8319-1489-4a7f-ab7c-4169770cb9e6&ai=11733721) of what it was like to coach [the all-time great](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/13-fun-facts-about-cristiano-ronaldo/blt0ce7aedc17c4ba64): “For me it was easy to work with him. Maybe he had a problem with another team, but for me it was a good experience.”

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest superstars on the planet, but former Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo says he is no problem to manage.

Pirlo has previously told [Diretta](https://www.diretta.it/news/esclusiva-a-lezione-dal-maestro-pirlo-in-qatar-dico-brasile-e-napoli-in-champions/nR9iHBkl/) of the 38-year-old forcing his way out of Old Trafford: “I think Ronaldo had been waiting for a long time to give that interview. I think this is why he decided to get it out of the way, like pulling out a tooth that is wobbly, and now he’ll be even more fired up than before.” [released by Manchester United in November 2022](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3) after taking aim at the club in an explosive interview. Ronaldo has turned out for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juve – breaking plenty of records along the way – and Pirlo says the Portuguese icon is a pleasure to work with due to his relentless pursuit of perfection. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11733721/AC-Milan-legend-Andrea-Pirlo-opens-devastation-earthquake-hit-Turkey.html?ito=push-notification&ci=EPfRCsIsaq&cri=aXP5aNtLun&si=4fJdMGDpI-ux&xi=506a8319-1489-4a7f-ab7c-4169770cb9e6&ai=11733721) of what it was like to coach [the all-time great](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/13-fun-facts-about-cristiano-ronaldo/blt0ce7aedc17c4ba64): “For me it was easy to work with him. Maybe he had a problem with another team, but for me it was a good experience.”

The broadcaster, whose interview with the superstar brought about his departure from Manchester United in November, once again labelled the Portuguese the ...

When 39-year-old defender Pepe scored in the first half, Morgan doubled down. But I reckon I would score a hat-trick in that league. Roughly the same standard that he’s just scored his goals in. as fans insist even he could score in the Saudi Pro League One other user wrote: 'I scored a few hat tricks in my Sunday league games last season, five to be precise. Another wrote: 'Piers you could score four in that league.

Former Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has spoken about managing Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin. The Italian claimed the Portuguese star was easy to handle as he ...

I think this is why he decided to get it out of the way, like pulling out a tooth that is wobbly, and now he'll be even more fired up than before." He added that the forward just wanted to play every game and said: Maybe he had a problem with another team, but for me it was a good experience."

Ex-Juventus and current Fatih Karagumruk boss Andrea Pirlo remembered his time when Ronaldo was his player. He said that, even though there being 'problems ...

"Maybe he had a problem with another club, but for me it was a good experience". "Cristiano is a world footballing icon, he works the same now at 35 as when he was young. The now Fatih Karagumruk manager was full of praise for the Portuguese man in the 'Daily Mail'.

Only 15 managers have been lucky enough to work alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in their managerial career. Sir Alex Ferguson, a prominent figure in his ...

"Ronaldo has always had pressure on him and always will, that’s not an issue for him. "He was a good guy, very professional. [took part in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-interview-piers-morgan-live-20221116) that ultimately hampered his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag and the club in general. “For me it was easy to work with him," Pirlo said. He wanted to play every game, to score every game. We didn't have a problem but football changes very quickly.

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged four goals for Al-Nassr on Thursday evening with boss Rudi Garcia appearing to backtrack on comments questioning his integration ...

We have to work on it, have one of them in the area and maybe the other will play outside the area.” [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-goals-29183956#comments-section) How many goals will Ronaldo score for Al-Nassr this season? The comments did not go down well with the club’s fanbase as pressure grew last week as Al-Nassr [failed to win in successive matches.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-penalty-alnassr-29128534) Ronaldo's four goals against Al-Wehda means he has scored five goals in his first three Saudi Pro League appearances. “Obviously, when Cristiano or Anderson Talisca are alone and ask for the ball, we have to give them the ball. “I told them they had to make the right decisions on the pitch.