Al-Ahli sporting director Rui Pedro praises Cristiano Ronaldo; also comments on Al Nassr star's strike
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Ronaldo recently returned to the pitch after a three-game strike.
Rui Pedro, the sporting director of Al-Ahli, offered his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to skip Al-Nassr’s last three games in the Asian Champions League and the Saudi Arabian League.
Cristiano Ronaldo decided to go on a striker and missed Al-Nassr’s three matches before returning last weekend on the pitch. However, his protest was mainly against the Public Investment Fund, as he feels Al Nassr have backed clubs such as Al-Hilal financially in the transfer window.
Moreover, Karim Benzema’s move to Al-Hilal further irked the Portuguese star, who was not happy with the league’s management. However, Ronaldo decided to end his strike after his demands were met.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence has been monumental in the league, and since his move to the Middle East, many players have followed him, and it has only grew league’s significance around the world’s top football leagues.
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Al-Ahli sporting director comments on influece of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League
Many big sides have also managed to bring top players, European managers and sporting directors, and the Al-Ahli Sporting Director has commented on how Ronaldo’s arrival in the league has given them jobs in the Saudi Pro League.
“If we are all here working in Saudi Arabia, most of the credit goes to Ronaldo”
Cristiano Ronaldo has changed the trajectory of the Saudi Pro League. His name has given the league worldwide attention, and it is considered among the top leagues, with many big stars arriving from Europe.
His recent protest also garnered media attention, which only illustrates how he remains the focal point of the league. He will be aiming to end his title drought with Al-Nassr this season as they remain a point behind leaders Al-Hilal in the table.
Who is Rui Pedro?
He is the sporting director of Al-Ahli.
Where do Al-Ahli stand in the SPL league?
They are third in the league.
Has Cristiano Ronaldo ended his strike?
Yes, he returned to the action last weekend.
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