Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr drew 1-1 with rivals Al-Hilal when a bizarre late own goal rescued a point. The result keeps Al-Nassr five points clear in the Saudi Pro League, but the title still isn’t locked in. Al-Nassr can clinch the championship with a win against Damac next, turning a dramatic moment into a do-or-die finale.
Cristiano Ronaldo begins what could be his final FIFA World Cup, set to be his first since leaving European football for the Saudi Pro League. The 2022 transfer stunned fans and fueled doubts about whether his level would drop. Now, as Portugal prepare for the tournament, the question is whether his form and influence can outlast the switch and time.
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Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Spain’s rising star Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player of the new generation at an Adidas event tied to FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking alongside the spotlight on Yamal’s promise, Messi also revisited the themes of his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, adding extra weight to the compliment.
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