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The Uruguayan striker has been struggling badly of late

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told that he “needs to retire” after indulging in “cringe” trolling of rival defenders during Al-Nassr’s latest Saudi Pro League fixture. A 1-0 victory over Al-Taawoun was secured in that contest, but CR7 was unable to find the back of the net. The Portuguese GOAT did, however, clash with opponents on a regular basis over the course of 90 minutes.

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr to a 1-0 win over Al-Taawoun on Monday that boosts their title hopes. The result leaves Ronaldo's side just five points behind league leaders Al-Hilal after 17 games played. Ronaldo also had a message for his team-mates after the game as he aims to win the league title for the first time since making the move to the Middle East.

Al-Nassr moved level with Al-Ahly and within two points of league leaders of Al-Hilal with a 1-0 win over Al-Taawoun on Monday evening. The home side were all over their visitors from the outset but really struggled to make their dominance count and it ultimately took a first-half Mohammed Al Dossary own goal for Jorge Jesus' side to claim all the spoils and claim a third successive league win.

Joao Felix starred on his Saudi Pro League debut for Al-Nassr, scoring a hat-trick in a resounding win 5-0 over Al-Taawoun.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted with good humour as fans chanted the name of Lionel Messi during Al-Nassr's clash with Al-Taawoun on Friday evening.

Aymeric Laporte scored to clinch a draw against Al-Taawoun as Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title hopes suffered another blow.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a last-gasp spot-kick as Al-Nassr crashed out of the King Cup of Champions, and has since spoken out on social media.

Cristiano Ronaldo skied a last-minute penalty as Al-Nassr were dumped out of the King's Cup by Al-Taawoun.

Cristiano Ronaldo picked up where he left off with a goal and assist against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final as he eyes more silverware.

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The top two teams meet next week, and both warmed-up for the encounter in fine fashion as the chasing pack lost further ground on the title chasers