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Ronaldo Shines with Goal and Assist in Al Nassr’s 4-1 Win Over Al-Feiha
Cristiano Ronaldo, the former goal-scoring sensation for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, has declared that this is just the start after his standout performance in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Al-Feiha on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old forward made a significant impact in the match, contributing both a goal and an assist.
Ronaldo played a crucial role in the game, first assisting Talisca with the opening goal just five minutes into the match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah.
He then scored himself, netting his first free-kick of the season during the tenth minute of stoppage time. This goal marked his 64th free-kick in his career for both club and country, bringing him just one goal away from equaling Lionel Messi’s record.
With his latest goal, Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone, bringing his career total to 899 goals across all clubs and national teams.
His performance also included an additional assist, with Marcelo Brozovic scoring Al Nassr’s third goal in the 85th minute.
Despite a late goal from Al-Feiha, Talisca restored Al Nassr’s three-goal advantage with his second of the match in the final minutes of stoppage time.
Despite this impressive win, Ronaldo and his team are still two points behind the surprising league leaders, Al-Qadisiyah.
Following the match, Ronaldo took to X to rally his teammates and fans, declaring, “This is only the beginning! Let’s go @AlNassrFC!”
Ronaldo’s enthusiasm and leadership on and off the pitch continue to inspire his team as they aim for a successful season.
Pep Guardiola has chosen Bernardo Silva as Manchester City’s new captain, handing the midfielder the armband without putting it to a team vote. Silva steps into the role following the exit of Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract with City recently expired. Guardiola also named Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland as the team’s new vice-captains for the upcoming season.
Silva’s current contract runs out next summer, meaning his time as captain could be short if no new deal is signed. Though he’s turned down multiple transfer offers in recent windows, interest in the Portuguese playmaker remains strong, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and former side Benfica still keen on him.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face long-time rivals Ghana’s Black Princesses in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu’s team also has a second friendly lined up against Portugal, which will be played on Monday, June 23.
The clash with Ghana will take place in Morocco, where the Black Princesses are already camped in Benslimane for their final round of preparations. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons will travel to Portugal later this week to begin their own final training phase ahead of the tournament.
Nigeria is in Group B, where they will take on Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria. Ghana, on the other hand, will compete in Group C alongside defending champions South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.
Real Madrid might be without Kylian Mbappe for their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, as the forward is currently down with an illness. Mbappe missed training ahead of the match, and new manager Xabi Alonso says a final decision will be made on game day.
“Kylian felt a bit better this morning, but not well enough just yet,” Alonso said. “We’ll wait till tomorrow morning to make the call.” Madrid could also be missing key players Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga.
“Rudiger gave everything this season. I’m not sure he’ll be in the squad, but he’s recovering fast and should be back first. Camavinga is getting better too, but he still needs some time,” Alonso added. Alonso is set to take charge of Madrid for the first time, but injuries and illness may leave him without some of his top stars.
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