Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad Saudi Pro League 2023 Live Football Score Streaming Online Today Match Updates: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Teammate Talks About CR7 Being Appointed Captain, Takes His No.7 Jersey
Cristiano Ronaldo, who final month signed a 2-1/2-year take care of Al Nasr, was named captain on his debut within the Saudi Pro League recreation towards Al Attifaq final month.
His team-mate Jaloliddin Mashripov has revealed how the crew reacted to the Portuguese famous person being named captain within the very starting.
“It would be a bit strange if the rest of the players are captaining Ronaldo,” the Uzbekistan midfielder informed Sports.ru, in accordance with the Daily Express.
“We anticipated it. Our former captain voluntarily handed over the armband [to Cristiano Ronaldo] with none issues. I feel that is one of the best answer. It couldn’t be in any other case.
Mashripov additionally dismissed stories that he didn’t need to hand over the coveted quantity 7 shirt to the previous Real Madrid star.
“When [Cristiano] Ronaldo arrived, many people spread rumors about my departure from the team, all kinds of fake news came out. Before Cristiano arrived, many people asked me, ‘Would you give him the number 7?’ How can you not give it up?! It’s Cristiano Ronaldo! Such players should always be respected! After giving my number many people assumed that I will leave the team. I gave my number without any problem. There was no question of leaving. Both the club and the coach wanted to see me in the team.”
“I’ve a contract with the crew. I modified my quantity simply because Ronaldo got here. This man is likely one of the two greatest gamers on the earth. No want to speak a lot.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
