'World figure number one' — Arsene Wenger's powerful tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo during Al Nassr visit

Arsene Wenger (right) hails Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr.

'World figure number one' — Arsene Wenger's powerful tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo during Al Nassr visit

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 08:01 - 12.02.2025

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was a special guest at Al Nassr and reserved praise for the Saudi Pro League giants and their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger made a special visit to Al Nassr, praising the Saudi Pro League club and its superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo

Wenger, currently the Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA, attended Al Nassr's recent game, where Ronaldo and new signing Jhon Duran shone in a big victory.

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Al Nassr secured a 3-0 victory against Al Feiha, with Duran scoring twice and Ronaldo sealing the win with a goal in the 74th minute. This was Ronaldo's 16th goal of the season for Al Nassr in 18 appearances, bringing his career total to 924 goals.

In a video shared by Al Nassr on X, Wenger shared his impressions of the club, highlighting the coach, players, and especially Ronaldo and Duran.

Cristiano Ronaldo hits the famous siuuuuuu.

"I watched Al Nassr in the last game, for me, Al Nassr has a great coach, great players,” Wenger said. 

“They have a world figure number one in Cristiano Ronaldo, who is an example for every young player.” 

Arsene Wenger at Al Nassr.
Arsene Wenger at Al Nassr.

Wenger also commented on Jhon Duran, who scored two goals in the match following his move in January.

"Jhon [Duran] scored two goals, he’s a young player - played in Aston Villa, where he was adored and it was a surprise he moved from the Premier League to Saudi during the season. But congratulations he has done a good job.”

Wenger has previously expressed regret over missing out on signing Ronaldo for Arsenal in 2003, stating that it could have "changed history" for the club. 

He admitted that Arsenal couldn't afford the £12 million that Manchester United ultimately paid for Ronaldo. 

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Wenger told Arsenal's official website, "The obvious player that comes to mind is Ronaldo...He was here with his mother and we were very close. Then Man United came in and they had Carlos Queiroz at the time, who was their coach. United played against Sporting Lisbon and Ronaldo was outstanding and they signed him.”