Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Al Nassr forward's status for next match in Saudi Arabia vs. Al Shabab – Sporting News

Brad Cox
Cristiano Ronaldo still banged in the goals for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr at the age of 39 throughout the 2023/24 campaign but it ended on a sour note as his team lost the Kings Cup final to Al Hilal.
Ronaldo made the move to the Middle East a month after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as he closed the chapter on his extraordinary European career.
Al Nassr boast an impressive collection of 28 official trophies and domestically, the club has clinched nine Pro League titles, six King Cups, three Crown Prince’s Cups, three Federation Cups, and two Super Cups.
Ronaldo’s side lost out on a league title to Al Ittihad last season and Al Hilal were crowned champions in 2023/24. Al Nassr were also dumped out of the AFC Champions League last season on penalties by Al Ain and lost on penalties to Al Hilal on May 31.
Ronaldo began his latest quest to win trophies in Riyadh in August 2024, starting the 2024/25 season with the Saudi Super Cup.
The Sporting News takes a look at when Ronaldo will next be in action in Saudi Arabia.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was named as captain in the starting lineup for Al Nassr’s continential match against Esteghlal on Tuesday, October 22.
Ronaldo has been in electric form this season, scoring in all but one of his appearances across all competitions coming into the match, but failed to score as Aymeric Laporte’s 81st minute winner sent Al Nasser through with three points.
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Al Nassr will once more compete across five competitions in the 2024/25 season including the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, AFC Champions League, Arab Club Champions Cup, and Saudi Super Cup.
They began their season in the domestic Super Cup on August 14, with their first Pro League match eight days later.
All times local for match location. Dates and kickoff times are subject to change.
Brad is a content producer for The Sporting News and has previously worked for the likes of Squawka and The Athletic. His career highlight to date is reporting from the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.

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