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Ronaldo sends emotional message after seeing ANOTHER trophy route close

Cristiano Ronaldo sent an emotional eight-word message to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they crashed out of the King's Cup with a 2-1 defeat to 10-man Al-Ittihad. The Portuguese icon has urged his colleagues to brush off the disappointment and prepare for future battles, as they still have the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League 2 to fight for.

Ronaldo & Al-Nassr dumped out of cup by 10-man Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema starred with a goal as reigning champions Al-Ittihad reached the quarter-final of the Saudi King's Cup of Champions after edging out Pro League leaders Al-Nassr 2-1 on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Joao Felix had a night to forget as they failed to deliver in front of the goal despite dominating proceedings for the majority of the game with an extra player on the pitch.

Al-Nassr boss explains why Ronaldo was left on bench vs Jeddah

Jorge Jesus has explained why he decided to leave Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench during Al-Nassr's Saudi King Cup of Champions round of 32 clash with Jeddah on Tuesday. In Ronaldo's absence, his compatriot Joao Felix starred for Al-Nassr as the Saudi giants beat Jeddah 4-0. Felix contributed with a goal and an assist to continue his dream start to life in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Adalah vs Al Hilal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the King Cup match between Al-Adalah and Al Hilal, as well as kick-off time and team news

Benzema strikes twice as Al-Ittihad win King's Cup final

Al-Ittihad capped off a remarkable season with a commanding 3-1 win over Al-Qadsiah in the King’s Cup final, securing the domestic double.

Gerrard accused of waiting for huge Ettifaq pay-off

Angry fans have accused Steven Gerrard of waiting for a huge pay-off from Al-Ettifaq after a shock defeat to second-division outfit Al-Jabalain.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Persib Bandung	25	18	4	3	43	14	29	58	D W D W W
2	Borneo Samarinda	25	17	3	5	48	25	23	54	D W D W L
3	Persija Jakarta	25	16	4	5	45	22	23	52	D D W W W
4	Malut United	25	13	6	6	51	32	19	45	D W L D W
5	Persita	25	12	5	8	35	24	11	41	W W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Persib Bandung

D
W
D
W
W

Borneo Samarinda

D
W
D
W
L

Persija Jakarta

D
D
W
W
W

Malut United

D
W
L
D
W

Persita

W
W
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Leagues Cup titles?

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.