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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Cristiano Ronaldo could defy ban, make Al-Nassr debut tonight and face further punishment

Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly make his Al-Nassr debut today - despite being banned in a decision backed by FIFA.

Before his acrimonious departure from Manchester United was confirmed in November, the English FA handed the 37-year-old striker a two-match suspension and £50,000 fine. A riled-up Ronaldo was filmed slapping a 14-year-old autistic boy's phone out of his hand after United lost 1-0 to Everton on April 9, for which he was also cautioned by police.

But new club Al-Nassr, who the Portuguese megastar signed for last week in a deal which will see him earn a whopping £173million over two-and-a-half years in Saudi Arabia, are desperate for him to make his debut as soon as possible, keen to capitalise on the media attention following his grand unveiling on Tuesday.

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