Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr on a two-year deal just a few days ago. The new contract made him the highest-paid footballer in the world. Ronaldo was finally unveiled before Al-Nassr fans at the Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Tuesday, January 03. Later Ronaldo thanked Al-Nassr fans for their support and claimed that this is now the time for him to return to actual business (getting back to the field). Al-Nassr will now face Al-Tai (Al-Ta'ee) in their next match at the Saudi Pro League 2022-23, today, January 05. In this article, we will take a look if the Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo will be a part of the Al-Nassr vs Al-Tai (Al-Ta'ee) Saudi Pro League 2022-23 match. Cristiano Ronaldo Hands Signed Ball to Kid in the Crowd After Being Unveiled As Al-Nassr Player at Mrsool Park (Watch Video).

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently having probably the worst season of his career. The Portuguese superstar got benched by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before mutually terminating his contract. He then could not leave his mark in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Similar to United, Portugal benched Ronaldo for the knockout stage of the tournament. They suffered a quarter-final exit by losing against Morocco. Following this, Ronaldo was seen Practicing at his former club, Real Madrid's facilities.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Nassr vs Al-Tai (Al-Ta'ee), Saudi Pro League 2022-23 Fixture

Unfortunately for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to take part in their next match against Al-Tai (Al-Ta'ee). The Portuguese superstar is currently serving a ban which was imposed on him during his stay at Old Trafford. After a loss against Everton last season, Cristiano Ronaldo flicked a kid's phone. He was then recently banned for two matches and fined  £50000 for improper conduct. Cristiano Ronaldo Banned From Making Debut for Al-Nassr in Club’s Next Game, Here’s Why CR7 Will Have to Wait for his First Match in Saudi Pro League.

It was earlier thought that this ban would not affect him as he left the Premier League. But now according to recent reports, the ban stays even after his mutual termination with Manchester United. As a result, Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to play any part in Al-Nassr's next match against Al-Tai (Al-Ta'ee). However, the defending Saudi Pro League champions will be confident of bagging all three points.

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