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/ 5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo faces surprise Al-Nassr bench risk against Gamba Osaka due to one reason despite Marcelo Brozovic and Kingsley Coman’s likely absences

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus are heading into one of the biggest nights of Al-Nassr’s recent history under unusual circumstances, with Marcelo Brozovic and Kingsley Coman both struggling with injuries ahead of the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka.
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/ 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo could see Al-Nassr break unprecedented AFC and Saudi Pro League record on the same day, all thanks to Karim Benzema’s Al-Hilal

While Ronaldo prepares for one of the biggest matches since arriving in Riyadh, events involving Al-Hilal elsewhere in the city may end up shaping the legacy of Al-Nassr’s entire campaign.
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/ 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s AFC Champions League Two final hopes take huge hit as Al-Nassr loses Marcelo Brozovic, Kingsley Coman, and three other key players for Gamba Osaka clash

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of finally lifting a major trophy with Al-Nassr has suddenly become far more complicated.
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/ 26 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo watches tension boil over as teammate Inigo Martinez explodes in furious row with boss Jorge Jesus: How it affects the defender’s future at Al-Nassr

Despite the emphatic victory that secured a place in the final, the incident quickly became the defining moment of the match and raised fresh questions around the squad’s internal dynamics.
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/ 27 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo rewrites record books as Al-Nassr sets unprecedented AFC Champions League Two milestone

The result marks a major milestone for the Saudi outfit, with Ronaldo and his teammates pushing deep into a competition they are now just one step away from winning.
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/ 27 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts with emotional eight-word message as Al-Nassr ends 28-year wait for AFC Champions League final

After a dramatic 5-1 victory over Al-Ahli, attention quickly turned to Ronaldo’s emotional reaction following the historic qualification.
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/ 53 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr makes crucial call on historic double chase after AFC Champions League reschedule sparks controversy

The atmosphere around Al-Nassr has grown increasingly tense as controversy surrounds its continental campaign.
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/ 54 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo put to ultimate test: Al-Nassr faces new tough challenge as historic double quest gets harder

It is against this backdrop that a new twist has emerged, adding intrigue to Al-Nassr’s quest. The schedule has been adjusted in April, creating a compact set of matches that could either make or break their historic ambitions.
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/ 56 days ago

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Benzema’s Al Hilal affected as AFC switches Champions League to single-leg knockouts

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Karim Benzema's Al Hilal face a change of plans in their season schedules as the AFC switches the Champions League knockouts to single-leg games.
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/ 63 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo on verge of turning trophyless Saudi Pro League spell into historic double with Al-Nassr

With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the charge, the club now stands on the threshold of a remarkable chapter, one that could redefine both its modern identity and the Portuguese icon’s legacy in Saudi soccer.
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/ 64 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly faces format change for Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Two tie

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly facing a format change from the AFC in the Champions League Two games that could jeopardize Al Nassr's aspirations.
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/ 402 days ago

Federation president slams CONMEBOL chief Alejandro Dominguez's proposal to FIFA for 64-team 2030 World Cup

Following CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez's proposal for a 64-team 2030 World Cup, a federation president has strongly criticized the idea presented to FIFA.
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/ 449 days ago

Could Trump hand Russia a ticket back to the World Cup?

No matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, or even if you straddle the middle, there's no denying that right-wing politics are having a moment in the United States. From President Donald Trump having a replica of the World Cup trophy behind his desk when he's signing his umpteenth executive order to […]

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/ 616 days ago

Chinese FA bans 38 players following match-fixing sting

The Chinese Football Association has handed out bans to nearly 40 soccer players due to match-fixing and gambling. The organization recently completed a two-year investigation regarding the matter after wanting to eradicate the problem. In total, 38 professional players and five team executives were given lifetime bans in the sting. Authorities found that 120 total […]

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/ 833 days ago

Rise of the underdogs in Asian and African tournaments

If the '2023' editions of the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup demonstrate anything, it is that the parity in these tournaments stands out among international competitions. Each continent has relative powerhouses. Japan has been dominant in Asia, and South Korea always poses a threat. Egypt and Cameroon have more AFCON titles than any […]
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