Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘idiots’ who criticised Portugal team-mate’s switch to Saudi Arabia as Al-Nassr make flawless start to new campaign

Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed critics who questioned Joao Felix’s decision to join Al-Nassr, branding them ‘idiots’ after a Portuguese podcast mocked the forward’s move. Felix left Chelsea this summer for Saudi Arabia in a £26 million deal and has already impressed. Ronaldo, who has been central to Al-Nassr’s project, leapt to his team-mate’s defence on social media.