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Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr — Saudi Pro League club that Cristiano Ronaldo plays for with one year remaining on his contract.

2026-05-172026-10-07

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, condemned the behaviour on social media and urged the league to take action. …

    Ronaldo Calls For Lifetime Bans Over Jota Chants
  3. Joy Online

    … Messi’s former Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, bought a 25% stake in Spanish side Almeria in February.

    Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
  4. Joy Online

    … Martinelli, 25, has signed a four-year dealwith Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. …

    Arsenal’s Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move
  5. August 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the ⁠⁠most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club ⁠⁠Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002. …

    Ronaldo drops hint over fresh retirement plans
  7. Joy Online

    … The Portugal captain has spent almost four years at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, where he has one year remaining on his contract. …

    ‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … The 21-year-old Al-Nassr striker has enjoyed an outstanding season in the Saudi Women’s Premier League, scoring 18 goals and providing two assists. …

    WAFCON 2026: Tanzania aim to take the next step
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … Jesus left the Saudi club Al-Nassr last May and is set to sign a four-year contract, running until the 2030 World Cup to be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. …

    Jesus to take over Portugal after World Cup exit
  11. Joy Online

    … The Portugal captain tested Unai Simon – who has now gone 609 minutes without conceding at the World Cup – early in the 12th minute, and almost poked in a knock-back from his Al-Nassr team-mate Joao Felix across the goal in the 37th. …

    Subtitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal
  12. The Chronicle

    … Ronaldo was less than impressed at his early withdrawal, which came after the Al-Nassr star finally scored a first-ever World Cup knockout goal and before Ramos maintained his astounding major tournament ratio. …

    Portugal, Spain go head-to-head in standout fixture
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … The Al-Nassr striker’s two best chances came in quick succession midway through the second half when he twice got on the end of low cut-backs by substitute Francisco Conceicao, but shot just wide on both occasions. …

    2026 World Cup: DR Congo stun Portugal to claim point in opening game

Today

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly refuses Portugal squad under Jesus

    Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly will not return to the Portugal squad while Jorge Jesus remains manager, according to Portuguese journalist Rui Santos. Ronaldo left the national team camp after being benched in a 2-1 win against Norway on September 27 and is said to be frustrated with Jesus's handling of the situation.

    6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Ronaldo says he deserves punishment but won't retire

    Cristiano Ronaldo said he will not retire from international football but should be punished for walking out on Portugal's Nations League camp, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about playing time against Norway and Denmark.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Ronaldo walks out of Portugal squad amid coach disagreement

    Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's squad after a disagreement with new head coach Jorge Jesus, becoming frustrated after being kept on the bench during a Nations League match with Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. Jesus said Ronaldo would be welcome back, but the dispute has raised questions about whether the 41-year-old's international career could be nearing an end.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Portugal boss says Ronaldo door open for return

    Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to Portugal's national team if he chooses to, after the 41-year-old left the Nations League camp when dropped as a starter against Denmark. Jesus, who has managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, said the decision to return rests with Ronaldo.

    6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 5 October

  1. Portugal manager leaves door open for Ronaldo return

    Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can still return to the national team if he chooses, after the 41-year-old captain left the Nations League camp following disagreements over his playing time against Norway and Denmark.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Fernandes defends Ronaldo as Portugal's greatest football figure

    Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure and will always hold a reserved place in Portuguese hearts, after Ronaldo left the squad this week when coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark in the Nations League.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club

    Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid manager tensions

    Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp and will explain his reasons later, after head coach Jorge Jesus denied claims of a rift with the captain and reports that Ronaldo had refused to train. Ronaldo did not play in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday and did not join team-mates greeting visiting fans after the match.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Ronaldo extends career for Portugal, targets 1,000 goals

    Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to continue his international career after the World Cup, saying he can help Portugal to further success and aiming for a personal milestone of 1,000 career goals. The 41-year-old, who needs 21 goals to reach that mark, has been included in Jorge Jesus' Portugal squad for the Nations League campaign beginning against Wales.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for Jota memorial chants

    Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match, saying such behaviour has no place in football. Jota, a Liverpool forward and close friend of Neves, died in a car crash at age 28 in July last year.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for disrespectful Jota chanting

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after fans chanted the name of late footballer Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. Jota, a former Liverpool and Wolverhampton player, died in a car crash in Spain aged 28 last year.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy Eldense shares

    Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year probably his last

    Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that the upcoming year will probably be his last playing professionally, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. The 41-year-old Portugal captain has scored 976 goals across a career spanning more than two decades and will continue with Al-Nassr this season.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Ronaldo hints current season likely his last as player

    Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this season is probably his last as a footballer after a 25-year career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy and has mapped out post-football plans including family, travel, and padel. The 41-year-old Portugal captain has one year remaining on his Al-Nassr contract and is 24 goals short of 1,000 senior career goals.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Tanzania target first knockout stage at WAFCON 2026

    Tanzania return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after featured in the group stage in both 2010 and 2024, now aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. Led by head coach Bakari Shime, Tanzania qualified for the tournament after defeating Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia in qualifying.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Jorge Jesus appointed Portugal coach after World Cup exit

    Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in World Cup last-16 tie

    Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Portugal faces Spain in World Cup 2026 last-16 knockout

    Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. DR Congo holds Portugal 1-1 in World Cup opener

    Portugal took a sixth-minute lead through Joao Neves but DR Congo equalized in first-half stoppage time when Yoane Wissa headed home, claiming a draw despite Portugal's dominance of possession.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Senegal qualifies for 2026 World Cup with regenerated squad

    Senegal has qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America by dominating their qualification group. Coach Pape Thiaw has integrated younger players into the squad while moving away from veteran names who went to Qatar, aiming for a faster-paced team based on possession and dynamic movement.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Senegal's 2002 World Cup upset of France shaped national football identity

    On May 31, 2002, Senegal defeated defending world champions France 1-0 in Seoul in their first World Cup appearance, with Papa Bouba Diop scoring in the 30th minute. The victory became a defining moment for Senegalese football, proving the nation could compete with global superpowers and shattering a psychological barrier for future generations.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr wins Saudi Pro League

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on the final night of the season, ending his wait for domestic silverware since winning Serie A with Juventus in 2020. Al Hilal finished two points behind.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Al-Nassr lose AFC Champions League Two final to Gamba Osaka

    Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr fell 1-0 to Japanese club Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, with Deniz Hummet scoring in the 30th minute. The loss extends Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy since joining the Saudi side in January 2023, though Al-Nassr can secure their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 with a win against Damac on Thursday.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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