Al Nassr have been aggressive in the transfer market this summer, building a squad to contend alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. One of their marquee signings was Joao Felix, who left Chelsea to join his compatriot in Riyadh in pursuit of titles.

However, the move sparked controversy among fans who believed the 25-year-old forward should have stayed in Europe—particularly with Benfica, where he began his professional career.

After scoring a pre-season hat trick against Rio Ave, Ronaldo addressed the backlash and pushed back on claims that Al Nassr “stole” Felix from Benfica. “Stealing? That’s a harsh word! Nobody stole anything from anyone,” Ronaldo said. “Everyone knows Joao, he has a lot of talent. He’s going to help us a lot in a Saudi league that is very competitive”.

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