Ronaldo was overjoyed to see his new team Al-Nassr clinch comfortable 2-0 victory against Al Ta’ee, however, he will have to wait for his much-awaited debut owing to his two-match ban, know its reason
Despite the excitement of Saudi Arabian fans to hear the news of Ronaldo’s signing, they will have to wait till 21st January to see Cristiano Ronaldo in action as FA clarified that Ronaldo must serve his two-game ban, which was handed to him earlier in April for his violent outburst.
Explained why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Al-Nassr FC first two matches since signing and ban reason
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What is the reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s delayed debut for Al-Nassr?
By order of the English Football Association, Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t permitted to make his Al-Nassr debut on Friday. When Ronaldo landed in Riyadh on Monday, he was welcomed by a sizable crowd of adoring supporters. Earlier last month, Ronaldo was let go by Manchester United following his explosive conversation with Piers Morgan.
With 28,000 tickets filled out for their match against Al Ta’ee, Al-Nassr was planning to give the Portuguese sensation his big debut on Friday morning. He has been informed that he is suspended, though, as a result of the penalty the FA meted out after he smacked an Everton fan’s phone out of their hand. Following the April incident at Goodison Park with the autistic supporter, Ronaldo was given a two-game suspension and fine by the FA.
When will Cristiano Ronaldo play his debut match for Al-Nassr?
Ronaldo’s ban will follow him to his new club because he was unable to complete it prior to his spectacular exit from United due to the World Cup break. Consequently, Al-Nassr are practically prevented from using their new talisman until they have played two competitive matches during which he is available. When they imposed the punishment days after his well-known interview with Morgan, the FA made it clear in their written grounds that he must complete his suspension even if he relocated abroad.
Following their 2-0 win against Al Ta’ee, the league leaders Al-Nassr are scheduled to play Al-Shabab in a derby clash on 14th January. Later on 21st January, Al-Nassr will host Ettifaq and this match will be most likely the debut match of Ronaldo.
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