Cristiano Ronaldo sent out a sweet farewell message for Luis Castro after Al-Nassr fired the Portuguese manager.

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• Ronaldo sends message to Castro
• Al-Nassr fired Portuguese manager
• Saudi Pro League side tipped to appoint Pioli

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr parted ways with Portuguese manager Luis Castro on Tuesday after the club's slow start to the new season which saw them pick up two draws from their first three league matches. As the 63-year-old exited the club, talisman Cristiano Ronaldo sent out a sweet farewell message for his countryman.

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• WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

  Ronaldo took to Instagram to share a photograph of himself with Castro as he wrote, "Thank you for everything."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With Castro out of the club, the Saudi Arabian side have reportedly shortlisted former AC Milan boss Stefano Piolo as their new head coach, according to Fabrizio Romano. Pioli, who left the Serie A giants at the end of the 2023/24 season, was earlier linked with a move to Al-Ittihad, however, talks over a possible deal later collapsed.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

  The 39-year-old, who missed Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League opener against Al-Shorta on Monday due to a viral infection, is expected to be back in action ahead of their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ittihad on Friday.

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