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A Roshn Saudi League campaign like no other is in the books. Jeddah giants Al-Ittihad ended their long wait for top-flight glory, while Al-Batin and Al-Adalah dropped into Yelo League. A series of other substantial events occurred throughout a remarkable campaign which transformed preconceived notions about the Middle East’s premier club competition. From Cristiano Ronaldo’s
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a long-range free-kick as Al Nassr came from behind to beat Abha 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The effort broke a three-game scoreless streak for the Portuguese forward, and was his first at home for his new club. Ad The win moves them to within a point of league-leaders
RIYADH: On Saturday night in Riyadh Cristiano Ronaldo punched the air with delight when the full time whistle sounded and all of Mrsool Park celebrated with him. If Al-Nassr do end up lifting the Roshn Saudi League trophy this season, they will look back at this game, and especially Ronaldo’s late free-kick as a crucial moment. That goal, his ninth in nine games since his
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank but some of his clinical finishing seems to be rubbing off on teammates, as Al-Nassr defeated Abha 3-1 on Tuesday to stroll into the semi-finals of the King’s Cup. So comfortable was the victory for the Riyadh side that toward the end coach Rudi Garcia had the luxury of being able to substitute the 38-year-old, five-time Ballon D’or