RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi, Messi, Messi!” ringing in his ears from delighted Al-Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al-Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh Derby on Friday.
Saudi soccer has not been the same since the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward completed a move last December.
Lots of people want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo but few want to work like Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo may have his work cut out to help his team win title No.
10 but, given his form so far this season, he may still have the last laugh with the Messi chants fading away.
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