In a thrilling match in the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane led Al Nassr to a 3-1 victory over Al Okhdoud at the Awwal Park in Riyadh. The two star players each scored a goal, with Mane scoring a brace and Ronaldo scoring his first goal of 2025. The win propelled Al Nassr to third place in the league table with 28 points from 14 matches. Don't miss out on the excitement, subscribe now to catch all the action.
Cristiano Ronaldo took to Instagram to praise his fellow Brazilian Vinicius Jr for being named The Best FIFA Men's Player, becoming the first Brazilian to win the award in 16 years. Ronaldo hailed Vinicius as a "symbol of resistance and resilience" not just for his on-field talent, but also for his ongoing battle against racism. Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti also received an award at the ceremony, stating that football has given him "a lot of emotions" throughout his 48-year-long career.
Football icon Frank Lampard, in an interview with TNT Sports, has offered his opinion on the never-ending debate on who is the greatest between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Chelsea and England legend stated that while Messi may have more individual talent, Ronaldo's dedication, hunger, and results make it unfair to choose one above the other. Lampard had faced both players numerous times in his career, with mixed results against each.
Portugal, along with five other countries, has been chosen as co-hosts for the 2030 World Cup, making it the first tournament to be played in six different nations. This unique format will mark FIFA's tribute to the centenary of the first World Cup hosted by Uruguay in 1930. Ronaldo expressed his excitement and called it a "dream come true" in an Instagram post, but it is unlikely that he will still be playing in 2030. The decision was met with muted reactions in Spain and Portugal, but South American governing body CONMEBOL hailed it as a historic day for the continent that organized the first World Cup.
Former Real Madrid teammates Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo may have grabbed the headlines for their respective teams, but it was Steven Bergwijn who stole the show with a match-winning goal for Al-Ittihad. The victory helped the team maintain its top spot in the Saudi Pro League, extending its lead to 11 points over fourth-placed Al-Nassr.
Despite scoring double against Al Gharafa in their last game, Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al Nassr's squad as they faced Al Sadd in the Asian Champions League Elite. Al Sadd's Akram Afif opened the scoring in the second half and although Al Nassr equalized, a late penalty by Adam Ounas sealed the 2-1 victory for the Qatari side. With the loss, Al Nassr stays third in their group while Al Sadd claims a spot in the last 16.
In an unexpected turn of events, Al-Nassr FC suffers a defeat against Damac at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Despite coming off a strong AFC Champions League performance with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals, Al-Nassr couldn't maintain its momentum in the game against Damac. This loss puts Al-Nassr's chances of winning the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League at risk, making the game against Damac a crucial one for the team.
Despite a stumble in their previous match, Al-Nassr bounced back with a 2-0 win over Damac, thanks to a two-goal performance by captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar has been in top form, also scoring two goals in the team's recent AFC Champions League win. Fans and subscribers were not disappointed with this exciting display of talent and skill on the field.
Al Nassr, currently lagging behind in the Saudi Pro League standings, will face off against Damac, a team chasing a top-half finish. With superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and a home-field advantage, Al Nassr will be looking to narrow the gap between themselves and league leaders Al Ittihad. Fans in India can catch the action on Sony LIV, while UK viewers can tune into DAZN UK or fuboTV to watch the highly anticipated showdown between these two powerhouse teams.
After a dominant 5-1 win against Al-Ain, Al-Nassr sets its sights on another victory when it faces Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League. Talisca and Cristiano Ronaldo will be key players to watch as they look to continue their impressive form. Stay tuned for an exciting match at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.