The brief incident quickly went viral, offering a lighter moment during a match that otherwise ended badly for Ronaldo and his team.

After the 2-1 win against Al Nassr in the 26-27 Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad sent a sharp message to star Cristiano Ronaldo: "Cheating and still losing."

The 2-1 loss ended a perfect start for Ange Postecoglou's side, but another setback has emerged that could complicate the team's preparations for its next league fixture.

he big question heading into the match is Cristiano Ronaldo's availability and his place in Postecoglou's plans.

While several of its biggest rivals continue to strengthen their squads, Al-Nassr has been left watching from the sidelines as the gap around the top of Saudi soccer grows increasingly noticeable.

While the Portuguese superstar continues preparing for another season in Saudi Arabia, developments away from the pitch have placed his growing soccer business interests in the spotlight alongside Al-Ittihad's summer recruitment strategy.

Jürgen Klopp’s future has been a highly controversial topic in recent months. Despite being under contract with the Red Bull group, he was linked with a move to Al Ittihad in the summer of 2026. In response, his agent, Marc Kosicke, firmly denied those reports.

Mohamed Salah decided to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after his historic spell. As a result, he received interest from the MLS and several European teams. However, the Egyptian could end up playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, as Al Nassr are reportedly interested in signing him.

After announcing his departure from Manchester United, Casemiro has been linked with a move to MLS. However, the Brazilian is now edging closer to a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo, as Al-Ittihad are reportedly interested in signing him—but only under one clear condition.

Amid a season full of inconsistencies, Liverpool appear to be preparing for a possible departure of Mohamed Salah in the summer. In response, they are reportedly targeting a star from the Saudi Pro League as a key reinforcement for the 2026–27 season.

Despite Mohamed Salah having regained his prominence at Liverpool, he is reportedly eyeing a move away from the club. As a result, the Egyptian is said to be edging closer to a major Saudi Pro League side following Karim Benzema’s departure.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have been missing from the pitch once again, but his shadow loomed large as Al-Nassr navigated another turbulent night.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Angelo Gabriel were at the center of a dramatic night in Riyadh, even though only one of them actually stepped onto the pitch.

Karim Benzema made his debut with Al Hilal just days after leaving Al Ittihad and addressed the move publicly.

Al Nassr fans reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence in the clash against Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.