CR7 scores a hat trick as Al Nassr beat Rio Ave at the Algarve Stadium
Al Nassr defeated Rio Ave 4-0 this Thursday, August 7, in a friendly match played at the Algarve Stadium . Cristiano Ronaldo was the standout performer, scoring a hat trick.
The match was part of Al Nassr's preseason training camp in the Algarve. The team opened the scoring in the 15th minute, scored by Mohamed Simakan. Shortly before halftime, in the 44th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead.
In the second half, the Al Nassr captain scored again in the 63rd minute and scored again in the 68th, this time from the penalty spot, completing the hat trick.
Statements
Cristiano Ronaldo said that his compatriot João Félix made the “best choice” in moving to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, compared to the Portuguese First League.
The captain of the 'quinas' team said that João Félix "is a very talented player" and that he "will be a great help" to the team led by Jorge Jesus.
The Al Nassr forward also denied having called João Félix before the player was signed by the Saudis.
Cristiano Ronaldo also addressed the launch of the Portuguese First League, stating that he hopes "it will be a competitive league" and that "it will continue to grow the way it has so far."
CR7 also spoke about the death of former Portuguese international Jorge Costa, who died this Tuesday at the age of 53, from cardiorespiratory arrest. "These are always difficult times, sad times. He was someone I barely knew, but the little I knew, he was always kind to me. So, I want to send hugs and kisses to the family. It's a difficult time," he said.
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