It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things. Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr after striking a $200 million per year deal that rocked the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the highest-paid footballer in history after signing to Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr for $200 million annually. pic.twitter.com/rs1KHVID9M
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 30, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo has been unveiled on January 3, 2023, after a packed gathering in attendance at the Mrsool Park, Riyadh and the atmosphere was rocking with thousands cheering for their hero while welcoming him into his new home.
All the fans across the world have turned their attention towards the Arabian Country after the CR7 move was completed as the popularity of Al Nassr football club on the social platform has already imminent that will only increase in near future.
📈 Al Nassr has really cashed in on social following with Cristiano Ronaldo – here's the change in 1 week:
Instagram: 823K ~ 11M
TikTok: 1M ~ 3.6M
Facebook: 117K ~ 1.6M
Twitter: 3.4M ~ 3.8M
YouTube: 392K ~ 511KThey've surpassed Inter, Ajax & Roma on Instagram in the process. pic.twitter.com/JnD1Kzpc80
— Dan Simmonite (@Dan_Simmonite) January 8, 2023
Additionally, the Cr7 fever has intensified after an estimated 3 billion people in the world are said to have watched the unveiling live on 40 different channels.
The World Cup 2022 final between France and Argentina will undoubtedly be the biggest event ever, but according to some sources, it failed to reach the 3 billion mark across 40 channels.
❗️The presentation ceremony of @Cristiano Ronaldo at @AlNassrFC reached 3 billions views on 40 channels around the world. While @FIFAWorldCup Final in Qatar had 2 billion views overall. 🇵🇹👀 pic.twitter.com/3LpND2HzB1
— Pedro Sepúlveda (@pedromsepulveda) January 5, 2023
The fans are fully conscious of Cristiano Ronaldo’s appeal and influence. Everywhere he goes, fame follows him, and when the CR7 is involved, records are meant to be broken
“I do not follow records, records follow me”- Ronaldo said earlier. With his unveiling for an Arabian football club garnering more viewers than the World Cup final, he has evidence to support his claim, as it is the truth that few will dispute.
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I don't follow the records, but the records follow me." pic.twitter.com/vFGZwKgnF4
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 3, 2022
Ronaldo is yet his make his debut for Al Nassr after English FA imposed two games ban on him and will miss the next match against Al Shabab. He will be eyeing to step onto the pitch on January 22 when Al Nassr will be hosting Al-Ettifaq.