Cristiano Ronaldo has reassured fans and thrown his weight behind his Al-Nassr team-mates ahead of their vital Saudi Pro League fixture against Neom on Saturday evening. Posting an image of himself undergoing rehabilitation in Spain, the Portuguese icon shared an encouraging message after suffering an injury.

A nostalgic throwback clip of Kylian Mbappe has resurfaced on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the French superstar long before he became one of the biggest names in world football. The video shows a teenage Mbappe performing Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous 'Siu' celebration while playing for AS Monaco’s youth team. The clip coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Mbappe signing his first professional contract with Monaco.

Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines following a significant muscular setback. The Portuguese icon has travelled to Madrid to undergo specialist rehabilitation as concerns grow over his availability for both club and country during a pivotal period of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned that a link-up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami would be “weird”, but the Portuguese is being urged to rekindle his rivalry with a familiar foe in MLS. Giuseppe Rossi, who once played alongside CR7 at Manchester United, has told GOAL why the evergreen frontman still has plenty of football left in him as questions are asked of his future at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale has provided a fascinating and detailed glimpse into the inner workings of the Santiago Bernabéu during one of the most successful eras in the club's illustrious history. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the Welshman discussed his relationship with high-profile team-mates, including Cristiano Ronaldo, and revealed that the tactical approach under Zinedine Zidane was surprisingly relaxed compared to other elite environments, relying heavily on the squad's immense individual quality.