On September 17, 2024, the 2024-25 AFC Champions League kicked off, with the first match featuring Al-Shorta SC versus Al-Nassr FC. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Al-Nassr FC taking the lead in the first half thanks to Otávio's assist to Sultan Al-Ghanam, only for Al-Shorta SC's Mohammed Dawood to equalize. Despite the disappointing result for Al-Nassr FC fans, one notable absence was Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Additionally, Marcelo Brozović was forced to leave the field due to injury just 8 minutes into the second half, while Anderson Talisca, wearing the number 94 jersey, played as the center forward for the entire match.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer and captain of the national team, was born in Madeira, Portugal, in 1985. He joined the local club C.D. Nacional at the age of 10 before moving to Portuguese giants Sporting CP a year later. Ronaldo progressed through Sporting's youth ranks, eventually breaking into the senior team. For many players, playing in one of the top five European leagues (La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1) is a childhood dream. Ronaldo's football talent and relentless training caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed him to Manchester United in 2003. He later played for Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid and Italian giants Juventus before returning to Manchester United in 2021.
In 2022, at the age of 37, Ronaldo embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining Al-Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League. While the Saudi Pro League was relatively unknown to many football fans worldwide, the league's profile has risen significantly in recent years with the arrival of numerous football stars.
What football superstars are currently playing in the Saudi Arabian top football league?
In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr FC boasts a star-studded lineup featuring players like Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles, Marcelo Brozović, Otávio, Talisca, Seko Fofana, and Sadio Mané. Meanwhile, their city rivals Al Hilal FC also have a roster of top talents, including Bono, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi, Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Neymar, Malcom, and Aleksandar Mitrović.
Another Riyadh-based team, Al Shabab FC, features stars like Giacomo Bonaventura, Yannick Carrasco, Habib Diallo, and Hamed. Over at Al-Ittihad, players such as Luiz Felipe, Fabinho, N'Golo Kanté, Houssem Aouar, Moussa Diaby, and Karim Benzema take the field. Al-Ahli's lineup includes Edouard Mendy, Merih Demiral, Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez, and Roberto Firmino. Al-Qadsiah FC in Khobar boasts players like Nacho, Nahitan Nández, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and André Carrillo, while Gini Wijnaldum, Karl Toko Ekambi, and Moussa Dembélé play for Al-Ettifaq FC. Other stars like Musa Barrow, Nicolae Stanciu, Jason Denayer, and Odion Ighalo continue to make their mark in various clubs across the league.
Among these football stars, Asian football fans can easily recognize several players who have previously played in China, home of Shanghai Baobang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (MACY-PAN). Notable names like Yannick Carrasco, Nicolae Stanciu, and Odion Ighalo have all made their mark in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Additionally, Marcal Vinícius Amaral Alves transferred from the Chinese Super League to Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the first half of 2023. However, the star most familiar to MACY-PAN is undoubtedly Anderson Talisca.
How Did Talisca Become Cristiano Ronaldo's Teammate?
Both Talisca and Cristiano Ronaldo currently play for Al-Nassr FC, taking on attacking roles for the team. However, Talisca's career path differs from Ronaldo's journey from European football's top five leagues to the Middle Eastern football scene. While both players have experience in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Talisca's trajectory took him from the Portuguese league to the Turkish Süper Lig, which is geographically positioned in the Middle East. He then made a move to China, playing in the Chinese Super League, before eventually joining the Saudi Pro League.
Talisca began his professional career with the Brazilian club Esporte Clube Bahia, a prominent team in the Brasileirão. In 2014, he made a move to Portuguese giants S.L.Benfica, where he showcased his talent on the European stage. In 2016, Talisca was loaned to Turkish powerhouse Beşiktaş, further expanding his experience in top-flight football. In the summer of 2018, then-coach Fabio Cannavaro of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande (now known as Guangzhou FC) brought Talisca into the team, where he played alongside stars like Alan (insert link), Paulinho and Ricardo Goulart.
In May 2021, Talisca joined Al-Nassr FC, arriving a full 18 months before Cristiano Ronaldo joined the team. During the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League season, Talisca and Ronaldo, along with other stars, led Al-Nassr to a runner-up finish. Talisca scored 20 goals that season, earning the league's silver boot. In the 2023-24 season, Talisca once again secured the silver boot, while Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the golden boot.
In August 2023, the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup was held at King Fahd International Stadium, where Al-Nassr triumphed 2-1 over Al Hilal to claim the title. Stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Talisca, and their teammates reached the pinnacle of Arab football, securing a prestigious victory for the club.
In this year's Saudi King's Cup and Saudi Super Cup finals, Al-Nassr finished as runners-up in both competitions. The titles for both tournaments were claimed by their city rivals, Al Hilal, led by Neymar.
How can MACY-PAN soft hyperbaric chamber contribute to Talisca's professional career?
Looking at Al-Nassr's club crest, one can see its resemblance to the iconic "Galácticos" Real Madrid emblem. Today, at 30 years old, Talisca holds a key position in this star-studded team, often ranking ahead of superstars like Moussa Dembélé and Sadio Mané on the scoring charts. His ability to maintain such high performance is closely linked to his disciplined training regimen and healthy lifestyle. MACY-PAN’s soft hyperbaric chamber plays a small but significant role in supporting Talisca's recovery and physical conditioning, helping him stay at the top of his game.
Strength training, tactical drills, warm-ups, and stretching are all key components of a football player's regular club training regimen. However, many players choose to engage in additional workouts after official training sessions to extend their careers. There are numerous ways to "train extra," and players often search for new methods or consult with those around them.
Talisca has a friend who is well-acquainted with MACY-PAN and has visited the company several times. This friend knows that MACY-PAN is the No. 1 hyperbaric oxygen chamber manufacturer in Asia, with 17 years of experience in the field. The company serves clients across five continents and 126 countries, with after-sales service points in various regions.
Recently, while discussing ways to improve his performance through training, this friend recommended MACY-PAN hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Talisca. He explained that using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber can help athletes recover faster, and in a sport like football, where injuries like strains are common, hyperbaric therapy can also reduce fatigue and mitigate sports injuries. The friend also mentioned that Talisca’s former teammate, Alan , had purchased an HP1501-100 hard hyperbaric chamber from MACY-PAN during his time playing in China.
After hearing his friend’s recommendation, Talisca decided to purchase a customized MACY-PAN soft lying type hyperbaric chamber, the ST801-3. Unlike the standard blue model with the "MACY-PAN" logo, Talisca opted for a black chamber with his name “Anderson” printed on the side. This personalized touch made the chamber uniquely his, reflecting his preference for a custom-designed recovery tool tailored to his needs.
Now, the ST801-3 serves as Talisca's "recovery trainer," providing him with daily therapy for relaxation and rest, playing a crucial role in extending his career. MACY-PAN is honored to support Talisca with this recovery method.
Shortly after Al-Nassr's opening match in the AFC Champions League Elite Tournament, their city rivals Al Hilal took to the field for their own first match of the 2024-25 season. Similar to Al-Nassr, Al Hilal’s star player Neymar was sidelined due to injury. However, Neymar's fellow Brazilian, Malcom Silva de Oliveira, stepped up as the playmaker, donning the number 77 jersey. Malcom contributed two assists, leading Al Hilal to a 3-1 home victory over Al Rayyan, securing a strong start in the AFC Champions League Elite Tournament.
Malcom Oliveira is also a valued customer of MACY-PAN, and coincidentally, he purchased his ST801 hyperbaric chamber shortly after Talisca made his purchase. We will share more details about Oliveira's journey with MACY-PAN in future stories. The rivalry between Al-Nassr FC and Al Hilal FC, known as the traditional "Riyadh Derby" in Saudi football, has now taken on an additional layer of excitement. Thanks to the presence of two outstanding players, Talisca and Malcom, the Riyadh Derby has also become the "MACY-PAN Customer Derby."
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Post time: Sep-20-2024