Cristiano Ronaldo has stunned fans with a bold new hairstyle after returning to Al-Nassr.
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has once again managed to get the football world talking — and this time, it’s not about another record or goal.
The Portuguese superstar returned to Al-Nassr training this week sporting a fresh buzzcut, sending fans into a frenzy. Was it just a new style, or is the 40-year-old planning something bigger?
After a busy international break with Portugal, Ronaldo came back to Saudi Arabia looking sharp — quite literally.
He reportedly showed up to training in Riyadh with a clean-shaven head, a look that reminded fans of his Juventus days in 2020.
The new haircut quickly made the rounds on social media, with supporters calling it everything from “the warrior look” to “CR7 rebooted.”
Ronaldo’s timing couldn’t have been better. He recently helped Portugal edge closer to the 2026 World Cup with two goals against Hungary, despite missing a penalty earlier in the week.
The brace not only secured vital qualifying points but also pushed him past Carlos Ruiz as the top scorer in World Cup qualifying history. At 40, Ronaldo still plays like a man refusing to let Father Time score on him.
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A new look or a new chapter for Cristiano Ronaldo?
This isn’t the first time Ronaldo has used his hairstyle to make a statement. From the ringlets of his Sporting CP days to his frosted tips at and slick cuts at , every trim seems to mirror a turning point in his career.
Now, with this bold buzzcut, fans are wondering — could it hint at a final push for one last major triumph?
Off the pitch, Ronaldo’s empire continues to grow. His Al-Nassr contract reportedly earns him around $280 million per season, while his CR7 brand keeps expanding across fashion, hotels, and fitness.
Every move he makes — or strand of hair he cuts — seems to add value to the global Ronaldo brand.
Still, whispers of a Manchester United reunion just won’t go away. Former teammate Danny Simpson even told GOAL:
“I wouldn’t say no. If you look at his mentality, he obviously cares about the club... I think he’d like to come back again but in another way.”
Ronaldo will lead the line again when Al-Nassr face Al-Fateh this weekend. Whether the buzzcut is just a style statement or a symbol of something bigger, one thing’s certain — CR7 is never out of the headlines, or the spotlight.
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