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Ronaldo Becomes Highest-Paid Player As He Extends Contract with Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly reached an agreement to extend his contract with Al Nassr, solidifying his position as the highest-paid player in football history.
The new deal, which is said to be worth £173 million per year, will keep the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with the Saudi Arabian club for the foreseeable future.
Ronaldo’s current contract, which was set to expire in the summer, had brought rumors about his future, with clubs like Al-Hilal, where Brazilian star Neymar Jr. currently plays, showing interest.
Despite these links, Ronaldo seems determined to continue his journey with Al Nassr, while showing a desire to stay competitive in the Saudi Pro League.
In fact, reports suggest Ronaldo is not just staying with Al Nassr, but he wants the club to strengthen its squad for next season, ensuring they can compete with top-tier clubs in the region and beyond.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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