The star Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, became a curiosity at the press conference during his presentation at the Al-Nasr club, to which he 

 on December 30, 2022.

During the conversation with journalists, the 37-year-old scorer mistakenly said that he will play in the Republic of South Africa, although in fact "Al-Nasr" is a club from Saudi Arabia.

"For me, there is nothing terrible in the fact that my career will continue in South Africa. I am not interested in people's opinion on this topic," Cristiano said at the press conference.

Cristiano Ronaldo accidentally said he was playing in South Africa pic.twitter.com/2wjlh5giQ5

— SPORTbible (@sportbible) January 3, 2023

Ronaldo also made several loud statements.

In particular, he said that his career in Europe is over.

The Portuguese emphasized that he considers himself a unique football player and intends to continue breaking records.

"I had offers from Brazil, Portugal, USA, Australia. But I promised Al-Nasr that I would go to them. This is not the end for me. The Saudi league is very competitive. I know people don't realize that.

I am a unique football player, therefore the contract is unique.

I have broken all the records and will do so here because I am unique.

It's normal for me.

My mission in Europe is over - I played for the biggest clubs, won everything.

Now is a new challenge," Ronaldo said.

About 30,000 people attended Ronaldo's presentation at the "Mrsul Park" stadium.

Cristiano was greeted with applause and fireworks.

Walks of the greatness pic.twitter.com/7FzLZSchQ5

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 3, 2023

An unwavering passion for the club we love

This is Al Nassr.

This is our club.

And these are our incredible fans #HalaRonaldo pic.twitter.com/mDv6vZJfYA

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 3, 2023

We will remind, Cristiano signed a contract with "Al-Nasr" until the summer of 2025.

In the new club, he will earn a "cosmic" 200 million dollars a year.

• "Al-Nasr" became the fifth club in KriRo's career.

  He previously played for Sporting Lisbon (2002-2003), Manchester United (2003-2009, 2021-2022), Real Madrid (2009-2018) and Turin Juventus (2018-2021).

• The last club of Ronaldo was the English "Manchester United", which on November 22 

  announced

   the termination of the contract with him.

  This happened after 

  a high-profile interview

  , in which the Portuguese "torn apart" the club and the head coach of the "Mancunians" Erik ten Gag.

• Ronaldo's career at the new club will begin with 

  a two-match suspension

   due to scandalous behavior during the Premier League match against Everton in April.

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