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Cristiano Ronaldo might have just received the most unexpected career advice of his glittering journey — and it’s got Greek flair written all over it.
The Al-Nassr superstar is approaching the end of his current deal in the Saudi Pro League.
While talks of a new contract continue, other options are starting to pop up like defenders trying to mark him in the box — and this one might raise more eyebrows than a missed penalty.
Former Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis has thrown Panathinaikos into the conversation. Yes, that Panathinaikos — the Greek giants known for their passionate fans, green kits, and a history of welcoming big names.
Karagounis told Spin Genie, “I’m not sure if we’ll ever see Cristiano Ronaldo at Wrexham, but I’d love to see him in Greece with Panathinaikos. He’s already worn green with Sporting so why not with Panathinaikos?”
Not your typical transfer gossip, but when the man advising you is a national icon and European champion, it’s worth listening.
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Could Cristiano Ronaldo really go Greek?
At 40, Ronaldo is still scoring goals for fun. He has 23 in the league this season and shows no signs of slowing down.
His eyes are firmly set on leading Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. To do that, he’ll need top-level football — or at least regular game time.
Panathinaikos, while not Europe’s elite anymore, offer a unique mix of passion and prestige. They've hosted big names before — from Arsenal’s Gilberto Silva to Chelsea’s Michael Essien.
Could Ronaldo be next on that list? Stranger things have happened in football. Just ask Wrexham.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr have their own problems. A costly defeat last weekend has pushed them further from the Saudi title.
They now sit third and desperately need a win against Damac today.
Ronaldo is expected to start and will be hoping to add to his goal tally. But the real question is: how much longer will he be wearing yellow?
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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