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 on penalties by Al Ain and lost on penalties to Al Hilal on May 31.
The Sporting News takes a look at when Ronaldo will next be in action in Saudi Arabia.
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Ronaldo started in Al Nassr’s final game of the season as they lost in the Kings Cup final. While he didn’t score in regular time, he dispatched his penalty in the shootout but it wasn’t enough to see them over the line as Al Hilal lifted the trophy.
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Al Nassr competed across five competitions in the 2023/24 season including the Saudi Pro League, King Cup, AFC Champions League, Arab Club Champions Cup (which they have already won), and Saudi Super Cup.
The Saudi Pro League released its fixtures on July 15, 2023 with the 2023/24 season starting for Al Nassr on August 14, 2023 and ending on May 27, 2024.
All times local for match location.
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