Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr, ensuring the 40-year-old will continue leading the club as the Saudi Pro League (SPL) kicks off its new season on Thursday, The Guardian reports.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, now just 61 goals short of the 1,000-goal milestone, is eyeing his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia since joining in 2023. Ronaldo will play under returning coach Jorge Jesus, who previously guided Al-Hilal to a dominant league title and a world record 34-game winning streak.
Al-Nassr have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich and João Félix, who scored in the Super Cup with Ronaldo providing the assist.
The SPL continues to attract global stars and foreign investment, with clubs like Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah also competing at the top. Reigning champions Al-Ittihad remain strong with Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté, while Al-Hilal have added Darwin Núñez to their attack.
Ronaldo’s renewed commitment underlines the SPL’s growing ambitions to compete with Europe’s elite leagues, as Saudi clubs expand their global profile with high-profile signings and foreign ownership.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that India risks being banned from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) demanded that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) adopt a new constitution by October 30.
