Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al Nassr with bold new golden look

Ronaldo returned to Riyadh after spending time away following Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain on July 6. He also recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, adding another major milestone to his summer.

Ronaldo shared a picture on his Instagram story on Thursday, posing in a black T-shirt with a necklace, watch and Gucci wash bag. The biggest change, however, was on his head, with the forward sporting a gelled crop of copper-yellow hair.

What Happened

The new colour stood out against his dark eyebrows and offered a very different look for the veteran forward as he prepares for another season in Saudi Arabia. New Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou has described Ronaldo as someone who is "always.

• Ronaldo was back on the training pitch with Al Nassr on Thursday as the club prepares for the opening rounds of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.

• The upcoming campaign will mark Ronaldo's 25th season in club football, with the Portuguese continuing to chase one of the biggest milestones of his career: reaching 1,000 goals.

• Ronaldo was back on the training pitch with Al Nassr on Thursday as the club prepares for the opening rounds of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.

Key Details

Al Nassr begin their league campaign at home against Al Fateh on August 15 before travelling to face Al Riyadh on August 21. According to The Al Nassr Tribune, Ronaldo is expected to make his competitive debut for the new season against.

• The upcoming campaign will mark Ronaldo's 25th season in club football, with the Portuguese continuing to chase one of the biggest milestones of his career: reaching 1,000 goals.

• The new colour stood out against his dark eyebrows and offered a very different look for the veteran forward as he prepares for another season in Saudi Arabia.

• The biggest change, however, was on his head, with the forward sporting a gelled crop of copper-yellow hair.

Why It Matters

Despite the uncertainty over when he will first play, Ronaldo has continued to work on his fitness through his established training, nutrition and recovery routine. His return will also provide a boost to an Al Nassr side that has strengthened during the.

• Ronaldo shared a picture on his Instagram story on Thursday, posing in a black T-shirt with a necklace, watch and Gucci wash bag.

• He also recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, adding another major milestone to his summer.

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