Al-Nassr Wanted Lionel Messi First Not Cristiano Ronaldo

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[{"selector":"#anim-1cfbf758-5427-4141-a818-09e207f024d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(16.80698021520859%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Netizens mocked Ronaldo for his decision to play for Al-Nassr and accused him of being greedy. However Cristiano has made it clear that he wants to win big trophies that include the champions league for Al-Nassr.

Al-Nassr Wanted Lionel Messi First Not Cristiano Ronaldo

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