Cristiano Ronaldo - Much Ado About Al Nassr
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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It's true unfortunately, listening to the Talk of the Devil's pod this morning and the fact he shunned Mendes because he was telling him to stay at United, and apparently Ronaldo took it upon himself to call chief execs at European clubs himself to convince them to sign him, is hilarious and damning.
He apparently truly believed he was still a force and worthy of more than a senior squad player role at a top club, now he's in Saudi, playing in a league with no viewers, where his entire legacy is tarnished for what, a few more zeros in an already massive account?
What a loser.
They are at at least playing in one of the best leagues in the world though.
....Wait, no they don't. It's actually ranked outside the top 33 leagues in the world, below English League 1, United Soccer league (US 2nd division), Australian, Norwegian and Swedish top flights etc. . It is the 4th best Asian League though.
He can really enjoy competitive league football at least, if they make room for him in the squad that is.
He's really aimed high this time for a player too good for Europa League.
There is nothing indicating that any of the remaining CL squads would have been improved with him. It's not a ridiculous suggestion at all. He takes up too much space and demands too much focus both on and off the pitch.
All these clubs must have noticed how we regressed heavily with him despite his 24 goals and to some degree Juve as well. He's considered a huge risk from a sporting perspective for any CL club. He would come with no guarantees and with a lot of noise and risk....
He's not really eyeing her up though is he? Come on guys, where do you want him to look when speaking to her? Skyward?
Ronaldo fanboys: "That's not true, it was a high quality mic she was holding, anyone with a decent taste in microphone would have done the same. He is my role model. My HERO."
I'm sure with Ronaldo's money they'll be able to get an architect to come up with a house with some sort of two roof system to allow them to get around this law...
Sounds suspiciously like something a Messi fanboy who doesn't want to appear like a Messi fanboy would say...
Sounds suspiciously like something a Ronaldo fanboy who doesn't want to appear like a Ronaldo fanboy would say...
Love to see Ronaldo fanboys bodybagged that way
He's behaved shamelessy in his final stint on the big stage, but he's past it and milking it for money. Messi might retire from european football on a high but he will be milking money as well.
Oh I see, playing me at my own game are you. How clever
I'll think of a good comeback later this evening
What's that tweet about? Messi also accepted Saudi money to promote tourism there.
What’s the fuss about? He’ll be at St James’ Park next season.
In the boxes? Sure.
Are... Are they going to decapitate him?
Has there been anything from Keane, Rio or Souness after bigging him up saying loads of Champions league clubs were after him and laughing at Neville and Carragher for saying he was done and getting blanked on the touchline?
Hopefully
WickedAre... Are they going to decapitate him?
Wonder if he will play today or if he is actually banned, I have no idea.
Ronaldo vs Messi in February, Al Nassr has a friendly match vs PSG
Ronaldo vs Messi in February, Al Nassr has a friendly match vs PSG
Messi is able to because PSG actually want him.
Even Ronaldo thinks of Qatar as a non-football nation.
Hey, that interview was a few years ago, lots can change in that time like him being washed out and taking big pay days
Ssshhh! They’re trying to sweep that one under the carpet.
He didn't have a choice. He overestimated his value to teams in Europe and none wanted him. He really overplayed his hand this time and now he's in South Africa because of it.
I also think there was a financial component to why he didn't get a Euro club. No one wants to break their wage structure for a 38 year old player, even if he is one of the all time greats. The fact that he became a bit of a drama queen through the early parts of this year and into the Morgan interview sealed his fate of not being able to play in Europe. I suspect the Saudi option had been brewing for sometime. He literally sold himself to the highest bidder.
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Ronaldo not featuring in today's game. Apparently the game suspensions carry over worldwide, so technically he is still banned for two games for the Everton fan phone incident.
He wasn't speaking to her. Look the gif that was posted.He's not really eyeing her up though is he? Come on guys, where do you want him to look when speaking to her? Skyward?
Do people just lose the capacity of not being super emotional and/or hyperbolic when speaking about Ronaldo? Is this because the way he left United is fresh on the mind or something?
Well there you go, we're now looking at the lineup for an upcoming Al Nassr match. As much as I don't like him he's definitely putting the spotlight on the Saudi league. For now at least. I don't think it'll make much difference long-term to it's popularity, eventually it'll just drain the interest/relevance out of Ronaldo.
Still nothing in it. Is he not allowed to look her direction?
I feel to need to make it known that I'm not a Ronaldo supporter.
I've wanted rid of Ronaldo since last season, he was a massive problem for us and it just got worse. Firstly, he was a poor and demanding football player that impacted our ability to win football matches, he disgraced himself by his antics from last summer really, to the disrespect of present and previous managers, his teammates and the club, then the atrocious interview which caused most sensible fans to lose all respect for him as a person.
All that's happening to him does seem rather karmic and I feel he deserves all he's getting based on how he's behaved (bar the family stuff obviously).
However, there is nothing untoward in how Ronaldo looked, spoke, and behaved towards that female presenter. There's nothing there at all. There's enough to throw stones at when it concerns Ronaldo in any case, but this isn't one.
Ofcourse not. Crickets there
This is the Ronaldo/Al Nassr thread? If that's the case, why are you here? The lineup wasn't too difficult to find. And most people are going to be curious as to how it all pans out over there. Don't get the purpose of your post?
I don't think anyone would have an issue with him taking one last payday...it's more to do with his behaviour and the way he went about it that has disappointed a lot of people.
Exactly. Under more normal circumstances pretty sure most of the world would have celebrated it given he's 38. Shame what he did to himself
Don't get you knickers in a twist, we're probably in agreement.
I was merely pointing out the fact that despite how unknown Al Nassr is and how much Ronaldo has dropped off in performance levels, he still has the pulling power (atleast for now) to draw peoples attention (my own included) to that club and league. Effectively I was giving him a small compliment amidst the mockery is duly getting.