‘It Stinks!’ Rio Ferdinand Defends Cristiano Ronaldo Over Al Nassr And Hits Out At Critics

Rio Ferdinand has defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to sign for Al-Nassr and renege on his vow to continue his career at an elite European club.

The overwhelming reaction to Ronaldo’s move has been negative, especially given the role he is set to play in Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup, despite their questionable human rights record.

Ronaldo’s former teammate, Ferdinand, however believes the move to a new continent should be seen as an adventure and a chance to spread his legacy.

 ‘I’m pleased for him that he’s finally happy. For any footballer whatever level you’re playing in, happiness and being happy in the environment you’re playing in is one of the most important things.

‘He hasn’t been happy for a while so I’m pleased he’s on the verge of finding that happiness, albeit in a country that not many people expected him to go to.

‘But what a prospect that is, what an adventure that is for him to go to Saudi to go and play in a brand new league, a competitive league over there by the way.

I’ve looked at people commenting and a few pundits saying it’s a sad way for him to go out. The only sadness is the way it ended at Manchester United. I think in hindsight in a couple of years he’ll look back and think it could have been handled differently.

Source:Metro