Al Nassr FC

'Many of us tried to help' – Saul Niguez warns Joao Felix that talent is 'worthless' without hard work after seeing ex-Atletico Madrid team-mate join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Joao Felix's move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr has sparked criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mate Saul Niguez, who claims that the Portuguese forward has failed to maximise his potential due to a lack of hard work. Saul insists talent is "worthless" without the work ethic to back it up, and has revealed that "many of us tried to help" Felix during his turbulent years in Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo bullishly insists 'the hunger never fades' after bagging crucial Al-Nassr goal in friendly win over Ligue 1's Toulouse

Cristiano Ronaldo once again demonstrated his relentless drive on the pitch, helping Al-Nassr overturn a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over French side Toulouse in a friendly held ahead of the new season. The match, played at Untersberg-Arena, saw the Saudi Pro League side show character and resolve, with Ronaldo leading from the front.

VIDEO: New season, same Cristiano Ronaldo! Al-Nassr superstar blasts home customary goal in friendly against Toulouse

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy time and expectations as he marked his latest appearance for Al Nassr with a crucial goal, proving yet again that age is just a number. In a pre-season encounter against French side Toulouse FC at the Untersberg-Arena, the Portuguese icon demonstrated his enduring quality by notching the equalizer during the first half of the match.

Gary Lineker insists Lionel Messi is on 'another level' to Cristiano Ronaldo & Co as ex-Match of the Day presenter weighs in on the GOAT debate

Gary Lineker has reignited the eternal football debate by decisively backing Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time, placing him beyond the reach of Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballing icons. The former England striker and long-time presenter of Match of the Day offered his views on the GOAT debate and insisted Messi is on 'another level'.

'Good riddance!' – Chelsea fans brand Joao Felix 'the worst player to wear the shirt' as Portuguese flop completes £26m transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Chelsea fans were relieved to see Joao Felix finally leave the club as the Portuguese striker completed a permanent transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Felix permanently signed for the Blues last summer, but his journey at Stamford Bridge was shortlived as he was shipped off to AC Milan on loan for the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.