Cristiano Ronaldo shared a defiant message on social media after Al-Nassr's statement win against Al-Ittihad. The clash between two of Saudi football’s heavyweights was billed as a showdown for early supremacy, and it was Ronaldo and Sadio Mane who delivered the knockout blows.
Sadio Mane was able to show off his absolute skill as he led Al Nassr to a 2-0 win over Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad in a top of the table clash. Cristaino Ronaldo also got onto the scoresheet while his former Real Madrid teammate, Benzema, failed to turn up to the event. Al Nassr have now drawn out a three-point lead atop the Saudi Pro League standings.
Cristiano Ronaldo has modelled Al-Nassr's eye-catching new away kit for the 2025-26 season, with Joao Felix & Sadio Mane also starring in the club's official unveiling video. The trio, who together form one of the Saudi Pro League’s most glamorous front lines, showcased the new adidas creation in a dramatic reveal that immediately had fans scrambling to declare it one of the sharpest kits of the season.
As news of the devastating accident emerged, tributes poured in from across the football community, with Diogo Jota’s former and current Liverpool team-mates sharing heartfelt messages on social media. Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz were among the many footballers who poured their heart out for the Portuguese star who has passed away aged just 28.
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