Al-Nassr's new coach Stefano Pioli has praised Cristiano Ronaldo's still youthful passion and said working with him was a major factor in accepting the Saudi Pro League team's offer. The former A.C. Milan coach replaced Luis Castro last month and began with seven wins, before losing to Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Cup where the usually prolific 39-year-old Ronaldo missed a penalty in additional time. "Of course, I have always thought that Cristiano is a great champion", Pioli told the Saudi Pro