Cristiano Ronaldo Victory Match Controversy – Media Concerns
Sports journalist Ali Al-Marshoud sparked widespread controversy by sending an objection message to the Saudi Professional League League regarding the timing of the first team soccer matches in Al-Nasr Club in the current sports season 2025-2026. This objection comes in light of the distinguished start of the team led by Portuguese coach Georgy Jesus, which witnessed the team’s achievement for the Saudi Super Cup and prepared to compete for three fronts: Saudi Roshen League, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, and the AFC Champions League 2.
Al -Nasr began its season remarkably in the Roshen League, as the team maintained its full record with successive victories over the cooperation with five clean, and the eternity with two goals without a response, and Riyadh with five as well. On the continental level, the team opened its career in the AFC Champions League 2 with a distinct victory over the independence of Dushanbe Tajiki with five clean goals, which reflects the offensive force of the team under the leadership of Jesus.
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During his appearance on the “V -90” program, Al -Marshoud asked his questions about the reasons for determining most of the victory matches at a late time, especially the matches that are held in Riyadh, which are often launched at nine in the evening, which leads to the fans leaving the stadium after midnight. Al -Marshoud confirmed that these timing are inappropriate, noting that the presentation of matches for at least half an hour will be more appropriate for the public, especially with the crowds of the capital, Riyadh, at night hours.
For his part, the journalist Ammar Bahkim, the presenter of the program, commented on these questions, stressing that the reason is partly due to the participation of the international player Cristiano Ronaldo and the need of international channels to cover his matches, which makes it difficult for him to hold matches in the afternoon.
This issue contributed to raising sarcastic reactions between some of the fans, especially from Al -Hilal club fans, as they indicated that the victory matches often occur on Saturdays to take into account its participation in the AFC Champions League 2, which are often played on Wednesday, which makes the local league schedule difficult, especially on Thursday and Friday.
The controversy of the timing of the matches remains a present issue between the media and the fans, amid distinctive breakthroughs for the yellow team, and questions continue about the extent of the effect of the scheduling on the performance of the players and the presence of the fans, especially in a season full of local and continental challenges.