DUBAI (AFP) -- Al Nassr rested Cristiano Ronaldo and started the majority of its foreign contingent on the bench as it concluded the Asian Champions League group campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Istiklol on Tuesday night, Dec. 5. Nassr's Saudi Forward Mohammed Maran (left) replaces Nassr's...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo convinced the referee to change his mind after awarding him a penalty in Al Nassr's AFC Champions League 0-0 draw with Iran's Persepolis. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) The 38-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid great appeared to...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr booked its place in the Asian Champions League knockout stages on Monday, Nov. 27, with a 0-0 draw at home to Iran's Persepolis. Nassr's Saudi Forward Mohammed Maran (left) replaces Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years to score two stunning goals and propel his Al Nassr side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al Duhail of Qatar in the AFC Champions League. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal with teammate Nassr's Saudi...
TEHRAN (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night, Sept. 19. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and Persepolis' Iranian midfielder Mohammad Omri vie for...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr qualified for the Asian Champions League group stage after they secured an injury-time victory against Shabab Al Ahli in Riyadh on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks to pass during the AFC Champions League playoff...
LONDON (AFP) -- The Saudi Pro League is "determined to be a success" and will keep splashing the cash to attract some of the biggest names in football, according to one of its top executives. *Al Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (AFP)* Clubs in the oil-rich Gulf state have lured global...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi side Al Nassr announced the signing of Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane on Tuesday, August 1. *Senegal's Sadio Mane. (AFP)* The Senegalese international is the latest high profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league and will link up with five-time Ballon d'Or winner...
OSAKA (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at halftime as Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the second game of their preseason tour in Japan on Thursday, July 27. *Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo passes the ball during a friendly football match between Saudi Arabia's...
RIYADH (AFP) --Â Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to remain in Saudi Arabia next season on Thursday, June 1, despite failing to land any silverware since his lucrative move to the oil-rich kingdom. *Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo stands for the anthem ahead of the Saudi Pro...
Al-Nassr's new Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo greets the fans during his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on January 3, 2023. (AFP) RIYADH (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he...
LONDON (AFP) — Unwanted by Europe's elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo's steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football's most feared strikers. A handout photo provided by Saudi soccer club Al Nasr FC on January 2,...
