Ronaldo Gets a Heartfelt Shoutout from a Former Teammate After the Saudi Clasico
4 January 2026
Match Spotlight
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, the star of Al-Nassr, received a love note from an Al-Ahli player after the Saudi Roshen Pro League Clasico.
Al-Ahli won 3-2 over Al-Nassr on Friday, at the Enmaa Stadium, in the thirteenth round of the Roshen Pro League.
Juventus Reunion
Two days after the match, Turkish defender Merih Demiral posted a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram, captioned: 'Brothers since 2019'.
Demiral and Ronaldo shared the pitch for two seasons at Juventus from 2019 to 2021, before Ronaldo moved to Manchester United and Demiral to Atalanta, reuniting in the Roshen League.
Demiral played a decisive role in the Clasico, even as Ronaldo celebrated before kickoff; he scored the third goal that gave his side the win, handing Al-Nassr their first league setback of the season.
Even a love note needs a good teammate to deliver.
They say football is a team sport, jokes included.
