Cristiano Ronaldos Al NassR missed a huge opportunity to play for the Asian Champions League title. The 3-2 defeat against the Kawasaki front in Japan roamed its hope of winning a trophy that Ronaldo has never conquered. This elimination is likely to have consequences within a team that has not yet won an official trophy since CR7’s arrival, with the exception of the Arab Club Champions Cup, which is not recognized by FIFA.
Alhazza Mutab, a sports journalist for the Saudi sports magazine and a member of Saudia’s sports media, Announced that coach Stefano Pioli will not continue to lead the team next season. This news was repeated on (formerly Twitter) account @thenassrzone, dedicated to Al Nassr News. They also point out that the Italian coach “Caused problems” For many players in the squad, although they did not specify the nature of the questions between the coach and his players.
Pioli’s short service
Pioli, 59, arrived at Al Nassr In September last year to succeed Portuguese coach Luís Castro. He came from Milan, where he succeeded from 2019 to 2024 and won 2021/22 Serie A title. But he did not replicate this success in his first experience outside Italy. He has a record of 25 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in 39 matches.
Despite one 69% winning record defined important defeat his bicycle. After a good start and eight unbeaten matches, this run ended with an elimination against Al Taawoun in the round of 16 of King’s Cup of Champions. Pioli also lost both league matches against Al Qadsiah, a recently promoted team, and was knocked out from the Asian Champions League against a debutant in the semi -finals. His team is also eight points behind Al Ittihad, the leader of the Saudi Pro League, which they will meet on Wednesday in a crucial match with five remaining matches.
Pioli’s contract and Ronaldo’s future
The news around Stefano Pioli’s future, which could lead to interruptions in his contract That according to Transfer marketExtensive until June 30, 2027, in the middle of the probable renewal of several million dollars of Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract.
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According to the portal 365scoresThe The 40-year-old ahead would receive an annual salary of EUR 183 million. He is reportedly in calls to acquire 5% of Al Nassr’s shares and would have total freedom in signings, with a goal in sight: Casemoiro, his former teammate from his Golden ERA at Real Madrid, who scored goals in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over the Athletic Club in Bilbao in Bilbao.
