Saudi Pro League
Al-Nassr beats Al-Fayha 3-1 as Ronaldo exits injured
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Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League, returning to the top of the table despite Cristiano Ronaldo missing a penalty and leaving the pitch injured. Sadio Mane equalized before an own goal and a late strike sealed the win. The result places Al-Nassr two points clear of Al-Ahli.
Al Khaleej will face Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Saturday evening. The home side sits 10th in the table with just one win in their last six matches, while Al Nassr leads the standings amid a tight title race. The visitors arrive on a 13-match winning streak across all competitions.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has traveled to Madrid for treatment on a hamstring injury that Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus described as more serious than initially anticipated. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward was substituted during his club's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha last weekend after missing a penalty. The setback raises concerns for Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title chase and Portugal's preparations for upcoming friendlies.
Cristiano Ronaldo received the Middle East Player of the Year award at a ceremony in Dubai on Sunday evening. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward expressed confidence in reaching 1,000 career goals if he remains injury-free. He recently scored a brace in his team's league victory.
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FIFA has lifted the player registration ban it imposed on Al-Nassr on December 19 over a €9 million unpaid installment for Aymeric Laporte's transfer, following the club's quick settlement. The move clears the path for reinforcements for Cristiano Ronaldo's unbeaten Saudi Pro League leaders ahead of the January window.