Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts After His Saudi Club Al Nassr Sacked Third Manager in 2 Years
- Al Nassr has sacked Italian manager Stefano Pioli after just one season in charge of the Saudi Arabian giants
- Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after Pioli’s sack, sending his farewell message to the veteran Italian manager
- Pioli is expected to return to management as soon as possible after being linked to the vacant Fiorentina job
Cristiano Ronaldo's journey in football has been phenomenal. He has lifted Champions League trophies and broken international records.
But in Saudi Arabia, the superstar with five Ballon d’Or awards to his name is going through a series of unprecedented bench changes.
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Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s current club, have now sacked their third full-time manager since he joined in 2023, BBC reports.
Stefano Pioli has been shown the exit door at the Saudi Pro League club after just one season in charge.
The club confirmed the Italian’s departure via its X handle with the message:
“Al Nassr Club Company informs that Mr Pioli and his Staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team.
We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season.”
While it wasn’t a disastrous season, Al Nassr finished third in the league which is clearly not enough for the board.
For a team that has not won the domestic title since 2019, the pressure is intense, and patience is thin.
On his side, Pioli is not out of a job for long as he’s expected to return to Italy to manage Fiorentina, a club he previously coached before a successful run at AC Milan that saw him lift the Serie A title.
Ronaldo bids farewell to Pioli
Through all the noise, Ronaldo has stayed calm and classy.
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Just hours after the news broke, he posted a simple message on X:
“Thanks for everything.”
It was not dramatic or emotional, but it said enough, and it is clear the 40-year-old has respect for the coaches he’s worked with, even if they haven’t lasted long.
Meanwhile, rumours continue to swirl about whether Ronaldo will leave when his contract ends this June. However, the club is reportedly confident the Portugal captain will extend his stay.
Who's Al Nassr new coach?
With Pioli gone, One Football reports that Al Nassr will be looking for a new coach again. But this is not just about hiring someone with a big name.
The club desperately needs stability, direction, and someone who can get the best out of a star-studded squad that includes one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldo sends jersey to Donald Trump
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has made a nice gesture with a great message to the United States President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
USA will co-host the 2026 World Cup with neighbours Mexico and Canada in next year’s summer. Meanwhile, the US is currently hosting the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The Mundial will be the first on US soil since the 1994 tournament which Brazil won to become the most decorated country in the competition.
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