After suffering its first league defeat of the season, Al-Nassr needed an immediate response, and Ronaldo made sure the squad understood what he expected from the opening moments.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr has found itself in an unexpected position in the latest financial snapshot of the Saudi Pro League, with the club falling sharply in the global rankings for squad acquisition costs.

The Portuguese superstar’s finish against Abha helped extend a goalscoring run that has survived for almost three years, carrying Al-Nassr closer to a piece of world soccer history.

At 41, the Portuguese star is still producing the kind of headed finishes that have defined some of the most memorable moments of his career, while another piece of soccer history is now firmly within reach.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr responded to their first defeat of the season in style, beating Abha 2-1 at Al Awwal Park to move level with Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after six rounds. Ronaldo broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, rising above his marker […]

The Portugal captain’s latest goal against Abha carried far greater significance than the three points, as it kept alive a remarkable sequence that has now placed the Riyadh club alongside one of the most famous teams in the sport’s history.

With a stunning header in Al Nassr's game against Abha in the SPL, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 979th goal of his career.

Al Nassr return to action to face Abha in the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League season, and here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Al-Nassr into Wednesday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Abha, but the Portuguese star will have to cope without teammates Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman. Their absence comes at an important moment for Ange Postecoglou’s side, which is looking to respond after suffering its first league defeat of the season and keep pace with Al-Hilal at the top of the table.

The meeting with Abha comes with several selection questions for Ange Postecoglou, who must balance injuries and suspensions while trying to keep his side near the top of the table.

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing another difficult moment with Al-Nassr after the club's first Saudi Pro League defeat of the season, with Kingsley Coman, Inigo Martinez and Joao Felix all set to complicate Ange Postecoglou's plans.

While the Portugal captain remains one of the most decorated players in the history of the award, a remarkable pattern involving his international teammates has emerged over the past few years.

Following a quiet transfer window, Cristiano Ronaldo has seen Al Nassr teammate Abdulmalik Al Jaber depart to Al Qadsiah in the transfer deadline day.

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.