Can Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nasr really play in next season’s Champions League? Apparently not, but the Daily Star won’t let that inconvenient fact stop them.
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Our story begins on Sunday morning, when a “Saudi journalist” named Alharbi_44 tweeted in Arabic (thanks to Google Translate):
“The European Union intends to invite the Al-Nasser Saudi Club to participate in the 2024 UEFA Champions League “as one of the three most famous clubs in football” and because Al-Nasser has a high profile on the European continent.”
Now, a quick look at Alharbi_44’s Twitter/X/other content reveals a “journalist” who never seems to post links to any of his work, which is certainly unusual. His blockbuster announcement about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the Champions League alongside Al Nasr came in just one tweet.
No article comes with a frankly surprising scoop about a previously unknown hacker. He has a blue tick because of course he does. But there’s nothing on his social media to suggest he’s not a Ronaldo fan and internet fantasist.
Clearly, his claims are absolute nonsense.
Enter sports bible Two days later, there was absolutely zero dignity.
UEFA ‘considering inviting’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nasr to next season’s Champions League
They didn’t even quote our new journalist friends. If you’re wondering who they’re quoting, it’s themselves. This is your introduction to this steaming pile of absolute shit.
UEFA are considering inviting Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nasr to next season’s Champions League, according to reports in Saudi Arabia.
At least we now know “reports from Saudi Arabia claim.” Finally, four paragraphs ago, we get “what one tweeter Lando claims.” We quote ourselves there.
Although the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in fine form this season, his performances have escaped the attention of legions of European supporters.
However, this may not last long.According to Saudi journalist AlHarbi44 on X, officially (sic) Twitter and UEFA are considering inviting Al Nasr to participate in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League.
According to reporters, the reason for this is that Al Nasr is considered one of the “three most famous clubs in the world” and is “very popular” among European fans.
In fact, Ronaldo is arguably the most impressive player in Champions League history and would welcome Al Nasr to the competition.
Maybe he would welcome it, maybe he wouldn’t reveal the obvious absurdity. But there’s no point: it’s not going to happen, and you know it’s not going to happen. What followed was a lot of nonsense about the new Champions League format for next season to help create the illusion that this might be a common scenario and the extra spots now available could be handed over to finish second in the Saudi Professional League famous team.
This morning we started with daily star. It’s disappointing that such a majestic institution should be reduced to such cheap hacking.
Saudi report claims Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nasr ‘invited to play in Champions League’
It goes on and on.
UEFA are now reportedly considering “inviting” Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Professional League side Al Nasr to compete in next season’s Champions League.
No, they are not.
However, in a bizarre turn of events, it is said that Ronaldo could return to TV on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with a chance to once again add to his record 141 Championship goals in Middle Eastern competitions next season.
Yes, weird is the word.
That’s because Saudi journalist AlHarbi44 claimed on Twitter that UEFA intends to invite Al Nasser to participate in the 2024 Champions League. He said this was obviously because the 1995 AFC Champions League runner-up was considered “one of the three most famous players”. Football Club” and because Al Nasr is “very popular” in Europe.
It’s unclear whether this apparent invitation will be extended to clubs beyond Al Nasr, or if it could be offered to the team that wins the Saudi Professional League – currently top-placed Al Hilal ahead of Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte scored four and Co on top.
Not sure. So sad. It was clear that this apparent invitation was entirely fictional. But you got your click.
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Howard Webber has announced that Newcastle’s controversial winner against Arsenal was correctly awarded, which is great news. We’re sure this thing will be over now, Mikel Arteta is definitely ready to apologize, and every Arsenal fan online simply declares “fair enough” and moves on.
The VAR audio released was quite soft. Of course, none of it rivals the Tottenham-Liverpool Luis Diaz offside meme. There was a brief moment of excitement where everyone seemed to momentarily forget about the offside rule, but that was quickly resolved.
Obviously, this is terrible news if you want the VAR bandwagon to continue. And, since it’s international week, everyone wants to keep the VAR bandwagon going.especially sun, he announced excitedly that “Gabriel was bombarded in the VAR audio.” We have to admit we missed something.
However, The Sun is well aware that there was an explosion. See, they say it again in the introduction:
Arsenal defender Gabriel’s claims he was fouled during the defeat to Newcastle have been slammed in the release of VAR audio.
What’s that bang from VAR? “I don’t see any push for him to fly like that.”
damn it. He may never get over that.
for your consideration
Two paragraphs in the article are a bit strange mirror version of the same story.
Now, new audio released as part of the Mic’d Up initiative reveals the refereeing team didn’t even consider the Arsenal star had been fouled and chose not to intervene.
Assessing the incident, VAR said: “I didn’t see a specific foul on Gabriel. “I saw two hands on his back but I didn’t see any push to get him forward like that. fly. “
They considered it. and determined that this was not a foul.
The headlines online are also from the Mirror: “VAR audio reveals what officials were really thinking about Arsenal vs. Newcastle protests”
There’s definitely an atmosphere here, with the VAR lads talking directly about “Arsenal’s protest” and “real thoughts” hinting at something harsh. What this effectively means is that VAR looked at the evidence and disagreed that the goal should have been disallowed due to Arsenal’s on-field protest. We already know that.
sick burns
Rio Ferdinand remains furious at Manchester United for not signing Harry Kane, who is busy scoring all the goals for Bayern Munich following his big-money move from Tottenham.We even His quotes are provided for you on this formerly great website.
“His third hat-trick!” exclaimed Ferdinand on his Vibe with FIVE YouTube channel.
“Every time I see Harry Kane’s name on the match ball and he scores a hat-trick, I throw up in my mouth.
“I was wondering, why – why?!” – Didn’t we go find him?
Ferdinand’s recent complaints about United’s failure to sign Kane certainly contain some graphic imagery, but there remains a complete reluctance to accept the obvious and known reasons why United didn’t sign him. ‘why why? ! ——Didn’t we go to him?
You know why, Leo. We all know why. Because he is still under contract, Tottenham will not consider selling him to the rival Premier League, at least not for the price (which is still high) of selling him to Bayern. Manchester United certainly need Kane. They would definitely be better with Kane. But they didn’t sign him because they couldn’t sign him, and that’s what it’s all about.
99 questions
this Mirror England are in full-blown panic heading into two Euro 2020 qualifiers this week, with five – sorry, “five” – exits from Southgate’s squad, “plus a host of star absences Late for training.” We’re told Southgate’s side have been “plagued by injuries and off-field issues”.
Southgate faces slim chances of selection ahead of England’s last two games with five players drawn from the squad and many others missing training on Tuesday.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has withdrawn, along with Chelsea defender Levi Colwell, despite flying back to England and arriving at St George’s Park. The pair join James Maddison, Callum Wilson and Lewis Dunk, who were all forced to withdraw at the weekend. That has led to call-ups for youngsters Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis, as well as Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa, but Southgate’s problems don’t end there.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford and Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips are both due to arrive later this week due to what the FA described as “personal matters”. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Connor Gallagher all missed training on Tuesday, spoiling Southgate’s plans for Friday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta Previous preparations.
Deeply troubled. Slim options. question. Screwed up. A polite but obviously necessary reminder that England have qualified.