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Al Nassr FC

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Al Nassr begin the new Saudi Pro League season as defending champions and early pace-setters, sitting first in the table on 86 points from 34 games in the previous campaign, two ahead of Al Hilal. That narrow gap underlines how tight the title race figures to be, and the pressure on Ange Postecoglou's side to maintain their standards from day one is real.

Off the pitch, the club has been busy in ways that have not entirely satisfied supporters. Fan frustration has grown over a transfer window that, so far, has produced only one foreign signing, Portuguese midfielder Samo Costa. Reports indicate the club is planning up to six further deals, both local and foreign, with players including Bento and Inigo Martinez potentially reclassified to the Asian squad list to free up foreign slots. Interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has also been reported, though no deal is confirmed. Alongside the squad business, the club is understood to be reshaping its administrative structure, moving away from foreign staff in certain roles in favour of local leadership.

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Riyadh after his summer break and his official marriage announcement to Georgina Rodriguez added further noise around the club this week. His availability for the new season was confirmed ahead of Saturday's home opener against Al Fateh at Al-Awwal Park, where Al Nassr will look to build early momentum. A slow start to the window and lingering squad questions mean the coming weeks will reveal whether the champions can match last season's title-winning form.

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Al-Nassr target Maignan amid Milan tension

Mike Maignan’s long-term future at AC Milan has been cast into significant doubt following reports of the goalkeeper’s growing frustration with the club’s current trajectory. Despite holding the captain’s armband and being a central figure at San Siro, the Frenchman is reportedly considering his options as Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr prepare a move.

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Nacho backs Ronaldo to hit 1,000 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of footballing history has received significant public backing from his long-time former team-mate Nacho Fernandez. The veteran defender, who also plies his trade in Saudi Arabia, believes the Portuguese superstar is destined to reach the elusive 1,000-goal milestone.

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‘If Jones can become an actor!’ - Ronaldo backed for Hollywood

Cristiano Ronaldo is being backed to make the move into Hollywood movies once his playing career comes to a close, with Mikael Silvestre telling GOAL that CR7 should have no problem cracking that industry “if Vinnie Jones can become an actor”. There is no indication that the Portuguese GOAT is ready to head for Los Angeles just yet, but a new challenge will be sought at some point in the not too distant future.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
7Al Khaleej crestAl Khaleej00000000
8Al Kholood crestAl Kholood00000000
9Al Nassr FC crestAl Nassr FC00000000
10Al Riyadh crestAl Riyadh00000000
11Al-Ettifaq crestAl-Ettifaq00000000
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