Al-Nassr, a top contender in the Pro League, unexpectedly lost to Al-Kholood, ranked 15th, without their star player Cristiano Ronaldo. At one time, they had a 100% win rate under coach Stefano Pioli. Ronaldo’s absence significantly affected their performance, despite having players like Sadio Mané and Anderson Talisca. With Ronaldo tallying 9 goals in 11 matches previously, his absence poses a challenge for Al-Nassr's ambitions.
Read MoreCristiano Ronaldo experienced a heart-wrenching moment after Al Nassr's narrow defeat to Al Hilal in the King's Cup final. The intense match concluded with a penalty shootout loss for Al Nassr, despite Ronaldo's record-breaking season. The game saw dramatic turnarounds with red cards and late goals but ended in tears for the football icon.
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