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 two global superstars remain among the biggest names in their respective leagues, but both clubs have experienced setbacks that have raised questions about their title ambitions.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo went scoreless as Al Nassr suffered their first loss of the season to Al Ittihad, while Ivan Toney's brace for Al Ahli took him to the outright lead of the Saudi Pro League's scoring charts.

Marcelo Brozovic, who spent three seasons alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, is drawing interest from Saudi rival Al Ahli as a free agent.

The Saudi winger's next move could trigger a clause from his previous departure, giving Al-Nassr a chance to benefit from a player it developed before he established himself elsewhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been reportedly invited to Carlos Tevez's farewell match at La Bombonera in December, an event that could give fans their first-ever look at the two sharing a pitch as teammates.

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

Kylian Mbappe missed his fifth penalty for Real Madrid in a loss to Real Betis, inviting comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

The LAFC forward, who is now competing against Messi in MLS, offered a remarkably honest assessment that revealed why his personal choice and his soccer judgment do not completely align.

The teenager is continuing his journey through Al-Nassr's youth setup, and fresh footage has given supporters another reason to keep a close eye on his progress.

The Portuguese superstar remains central to the club's ambitions, but a growing problem could eventually force both sides to reconsider their plans.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr, both as a player and as a club shareholder, could reportedly hinge on how the club resolves its ongoing financial oversight crisis.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr summer transfer window has reached a decisive moment, with the Saudi club facing a major change in its recruitment strategy after weeks of financial complications.