Jaroladin Masarifov (29), who was Al Nasr’s number 7, explained why he changed his number.

Uzbek national winger Masaripov joined Al Nasr in 2021. He then went on loan for half a season to Shabab Al-Ahli (United Arab Emirates) 먹튀검증before continuing his full-fledged career. He wore number 7 in the 2021-22 season and recorded 2 goals and 5 assists in 26 games on the left wing.

Al Nasr’s number 7 this season also belonged to Masarifov. Then, during the season, I changed to number 77, and just as Cristiano Ronaldo joined, I wore number 7. There has been some controversy over whether or not it is compulsory.

Misaripov opened his mouth. According to Goal.com, a global media outlet on the 9th (Korean time), “Before Ronaldo joined, many people asked me, ‘Are you going to give the number 7 to Ronaldo?’ How could I not give it to you? He is Ronaldo. You should always be respected.”

The controversy has also ended. Misaripov said: “A lot of people assumed that I would leave the team when I handed over the number 7. I just gave the number to Ronaldo without any problems.”

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has scored one goal in two league games since moving to Al Nasr. He scored a penalty kick (PK) goal near the end in the previous game.