It was rumoured that Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho had rubbished reports. That he would persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join him in Turkey. Mourinho worked with Ronaldo

during his time in charge of Real Madrid, and the two helped the club to La Liga title in the 2011-12 season. And the Copa del Rey the following year.

He has reportedly approached Ronaldo, whose contract expires next summer. However, Mourinho has insisted that there is nothing true about the news.

“The news that Cristiano is joining Fenerbahce is ridiculous,” Mourinho was quoted as saying. “Cristiano

may stop for lunch in Istanbul because it is halfway between Saudi Arabia and Portugal. Or he may visit a friend like Jose did. We can have a meal at my hotel.”

Fenerbahce face an uphill task to win the Turkish Super Lig title in Mourinho’s first year since taking the job in Istanbul, trailing fierce rivals Galatasaray by five points after 12 games even after a comprehensive 6-2 win over Kayserispor on Saturday.

Ronaldo and Al Nassr, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from Friday’s 2-1 defeat to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League with a win in Monday’s AFC Champions League Elite clash with Al Gharafa.

Fenerbahce They are currently second in the Turkish league, ทางเข้า ufabet five points behind league rivals Galatasaray after 12 games,

while Ronaldo’s Al Nassr suffered a defeat on Friday night and will now face Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite tomorrow night (Monday).