CRISTIANO RONALDO has been criticised by a section of supporters online.
The Portuguese’s Saudi side Al-Nassr have endured another trophyless season.
Ronaldo, 40, has remained prolific in front of goal – bagging 33 times in all competitions this term.
But despite the former Manchester United star’s exploits in front of goal, Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League – 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.
They were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month.
Al-Nassr have not won the title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022.
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And they have also failed to secure a domestic cup or the Asian Champions League.
Ronaldo and Co did lift the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Several fans online, however, have criticised their marquee player.
Replying to Ronaldo posting “Let’s go” on X, one social media user huffed: “We do not want you in the next session.”
While a second fumed: “Go away please, AlNassr doesn’t want you.”
A third posted: “You’ve achieved a lot in your history, yes we know that. You have a history, yes we know that, but you haven’t done anything so far, and we know you won’t offer us anything in the future, so please leave the club and go to Portugal, which you’ve always dreamed of. You’ll enjoy it there.”
And a fourth raged: “Bro you’re holding Al Nassr back, please retire, thank you.”
Ronaldo has several high-profile team-mates at Al-Nassr.
The former Real Madrid icon is joined in attack by the likes of Sadio Mane and Jhon Duran.
While Marcelo Brozovic and Aymeric Laporte are also among Al-Nassr’s ranks, with former AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli in charge.
Prior to signing Ronaldo, Al-Nassr won the Saudi top flight nine times.
Their most recent triumph came in 2019, with former Leicester ace Ahmed Musa their star man.
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