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Ronaldo fails to find the net in winning Al Nassr debut
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game for Al Nassr ends in a 1-0 win over Al Ittifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr brought in Man City experts to improve stadium experience
Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr have been taking advice from Manchester City in a bid to improve their stadium, sources have told ESPN.
Consultants from City were drafted in by the Saudi Pro League club to make recommendations about changes to Mrsool Park in Riyadh.
City have worked to improve the experience at the Etihad Stadium and developed concepts like “The Tunnel Club,” which allows hospitality guests the chance to watch the players line up before taking to the field and see the teams warm up by the side of the pitch.
Al Nassr have experienced a surge in demand for tickets and merchandise since Ronaldo’s arrival and are hoping to improve the fan experience at the stadium.
They already have three royal boxes and offer supporters the chance to watch games from sofas behind the two benches. — Rob Dawson