World Cup Qatar: Cristiano Ronaldo be on his way to play soccer?
Saudi Arabia Exits World Cup With Newfound Confidence. It has caused a sensation at the World Cup.
From a generational-defining win over Lionel Messi and Argentina to the recent reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to play soccer in the kingdom
The Green Falcons have nothing to be ashamed about after being eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday.
The 2nd-lowest ranked team in the tournament at No. 51 and ahead of only 61st-ranked Ghana, Saudi Arabia was competitive from start to finish at the first World Cup in the Middle East.
The Saudis opened with a surprising 2-1 victory over Argentina
They also played solidly in a 2-0 loss to Poland before conceding two second-half goals to Mexico to finish last in Group C.
Salem Al-Dawsari, the team's star No. 10, pulled a goal back in added time, before the Saudi players bent over on the field at the final whistle in prayer and then stood up to applaud their fans.
Strong goalkeeping from Mohammed Alowais prevented Mexico from scoring another goal
With French coach Hervé Renard motivating the team in his emblematic white shirt on the sidelines, Saudi Arabia proved tough to beat with a team featuring all 26 players based at home.
A high-paying contract is exactly what could lure Ronaldo to join six members of the Saudi national team at Al Nassr, one of the country’s leading clubs.
The reports linking Ronaldo with Al Nassr come after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had his contract terminated by Manchester United.
Saudi-controlled Newcastle is also reportedly in the market for Ronaldo.
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