Postecoglou and Ronaldo rally Al Nassr ahead of season opener

Ange Postecoglou embarks on a new chapter in Saudi Arabia, taking the helm at Al Nassr, the club famously associated with Cristiano Ronaldo. The move comes after Postecoglou was reportedly linked with the Scotland national team job, but he has now landed in the Middle East to lead Ronaldo's side.

The new era for Al Nassr kicked off with a strong performance in their Saudi Pro League opener. Although Cristiano Ronaldo did not play in the match, he was a visible presence on the sidelines, rallying his teammates before kickoff. His pre-game message, captured in a widely shared video, urged the team to play with "Passion… Play Play Play Play Play," acknowledging that "The first game is always the difficult one."

Under Postecoglou's guidance, Al Nassr secured an ideal start to the season, defeating Al-Fateh 3-0. The Greek-Australian coach had previously described the preparation period as challenging, but the team's performance in the opening match suggests his methods are already yielding results. Both Postecoglou and Ronaldo appear to be instilling a message of passion and determination within the squad as they aim for success in the new season.

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Passion… Play Play Play Play Play. The first game is always the difficult one.