FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr from signing players over Leicester debt
Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, have been banned from signing players until they pay money owed to Leicester City for Ahmed Musa, Fifa has ruled.
Leicester, who sold the Nigerian winger in 2018, have lodged a claim for an outstanding £390,000 payment.
Al Nassr made headlines by signing Cristiano Ronaldo last year.
“The relevant bans will be lifted immediately upon the settlement of the debts being confirmed by the creditors concerned,” Fifa said.
Al Nassr added Croatia star Marcelo Brozovic to their squad this summer, and have been linked with a big-money move for Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech.
What do you know about Al Nassr FC?
Al Nassr Football Club is a professional football (soccer) club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al Nassr was founded in 1955 and is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Saudi Arabia. The club has a rich history and has enjoyed success both domestically and internationally.
Al Nassr has won the Saudi Professional League (Saudi Arabia’s top-tier football league) numerous times.
Al Nassr has also participated in various continental competitions, such as the AFC Champions League, which is the top club competition in Asia. They reached the final of the AFC Champions League in 1995 but unfortunately finished as runners-up.
Stadium
Al Nassr plays its home matches at the King Fahd Stadium, located in Riyadh. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 68,752 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Saudi Arabia.
Fanbase
Al Nassr has a passionate and dedicated fanbase, known as “Al-Nassrawi.” The fans regularly attend matches and provide vocal support to the team.
Rivalries
Al Nassr has a notable rivalry with another Riyadh-based club, Al Hilal. Matches between Al Nassr and Al Hilal, often referred to as the Riyadh Derby, are highly anticipated and fiercely contested.
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