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'Proud' Ronaldo on brink of trophy glory with Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of pride to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two final. Kingsley Coman was the hero with a hat-trick as the Saudi side dismantled Al Ahli 5-1.

Ronaldo told he's 'finished' as shocking Al-Nassr miss sparks fan outrage

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he's "finished" by furious Al-Nassr supporters after a shocking miss from barely three yards out in his latest outing for the Saudi Pro League giants. The 41-year-old scored in Sunday's 4-0 AFC Champions League Two quarter-final win over Al-Wasl, but was left kicking himself after a moment of uncharacteristically poor finishing.

📽️ | Ronaldo responds to Messi chants in Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo proved that he remains immune to provocation as he guided Al-Nassr into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two. Despite facing a barrage of taunts from the stands, the Portuguese superstar delivered on the pitch and made sure his detractors were left in no doubt about who was in control.

Ronaldo among goals as Al-Nassr cruise into AFC Champions League Two semis

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 969th career goal as Al-Nassr secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Al-Wasl. The commanding win ensures the Saudi giants progress comfortably to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two, showcasing their immense attacking power across all competitions this season.

After just three months in the Saudi Arabian spotlight, Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest performances are already casting a shadow over Lionel Messi and Al-Hilal’s domestic supremacy. Th

Will the Portuguese star leave through the front door? The question echoes around the stadium and beyond. Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential departure from Manchester United is the talking point of the football world. Having arrived in 2003 as a raw teenager with a mohawk and departed a decade later as a Ballon d’Or winner, he returned in 2021 eager to add more silverware to his collection. Yet here we are, less than two years on, with rumours swirling that he could once again walk out of Old Trafford. So what does it mean to “leave through the front door”? In football parlance, it is a phrase that suggests departing on good terms, head held high, reputation intact. It implies gratitude for the memories, respect for the club and its supporters, and a clear path to the next challenge. For a player of Ronaldo’s stature, it also means acknowledging his own legacy while leaving room for the next generation to flourish. The alternative—slinking out the back way—is unthinkable for a man who has b

Al Wasl v Al-Hilal - AFC Champions League Elite West Region

Tough sanctions… Al Wasl on thin ice ahead of the clash with Al Nasr

The Emirati club will face their Saudi counterparts in a few days’ time

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Strasbourg	6	5	1	0	11	5	6	16	W W W W D
2	Rakow Czestochowa	6	4	2	0	9	2	7	14	W W W D D
3	AEK Athens	6	4	1	1	14	7	7	13	W W W D W
4	Sparta Prague	6	4	1	1	10	3	7	13	W W W D L
5	Rayo Vallecano	6	4	1	1	13	7	6	13	W W L W D

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+/-

PTS

Form

Strasbourg

W
W
W
W
D

Rakow Czestochowa

W
W
W
D
D

AEK Athens

W
W
W
D
W

Sparta Prague

W
W
W
D
L

Rayo Vallecano

W
W
L
W
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Conference League titles?

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

How many teams are in the Conference League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Who has made the most Conference League appearances ever?

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Conference League?

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Conference League?

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Which famous players have played in the Conference League?

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Which famous managers have managed in the Conference League?

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.