Al Kholood news

The Bafana Bafana man's life in Saudi Arabia got off on a terrific note when he found the target to contribute to earning his side maximum points.

Sadio Mane welcomed his first child with wife Aisha Tamba and paid tribute with a special goal celebration after scoring for Al-Nassr on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo was basking after winning "another battle" as the Al-Nassr forward starred in comfortable Saudi Pro League win against Al-Kholood.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran on target as Al-Nassr raced to a 3-1 win over Al-Kholood to boost their AFC Champions League hopes.

Steven Gerrard said it was "hard to defend anyone" after his Al-Ettifaq side lost again to heap more pressure on the under-fire manager.

William Troost-Ekong has played against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but has named a different star as the toughest he has faced in his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al-Nassr's squad for their thrilling 3-3 draw with Al-Kholood to spend time with his partner Georgina Rodriguez.

Anderson Talisca rescued a point for Al-Nassr in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence as the Saudi Pro League title hopefuls drew 3-3 with Al-Kholood.