Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from international football is good news for Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career with the Portugal national team. Making his debut against Kazakhstan in 2003, Ronaldo has scored an impressive 146 goals in 234 appearances, setting both world records for goals and appearances. Portugal's loss could prove to be Al Nassr's gain, as Ronaldo is under contract with the Saudi Pro League champions until 2027.

With no international football to distract him, Ronaldo can now focus on taking Al Nassr to new heights in domestic and continental competitions. The Saudi giants are currently third in the SPL table and seventh in the AFC Champions League Elite, with the top eight guaranteed to progress. As Ronaldo aims to reach his 1,000th goal, Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou will have more time to manage his players' workload and offer crucial rest and recovery between games.