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Ronaldo Will Miss Al Nassr Game as Coach Gives Him Rest for Champions League

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Al Nassr’s squad as they take on Damac in their upcoming Saudi Pro League match. The 40-year-old captain has been left out of the 20-man list, with the club choosing to rest him ahead of their important AFC Champions League fixture.

Ronaldo’s absence is a strategic move by head coach Stefano Pioli, who is focusing on keeping his key players fresh for Saturday’s quarter-final clash against Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos. The decision marks only the second time this season that Ronaldo has missed a league game, the first being back in October 2024 when Al Nassr played out a 3–3 draw with Al Kholood.

Sadio Mané will also miss the Damac game due to suspension. In their absence, Colombian forward Jhon Durán will step up to lead the attack.

With big games ahead in the Champions League, Pioli is clearly putting long-term goals first, prioritizing fitness and form over short-term league fixtures.


 

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Troost-Ekong Reveals His Best South African Player at the World Cup

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Nigerian footballer and former captain William Troost-Ekong revealed the standout player for him in the South African team during this World Cup.

He shared that Mbekezile Mbokazi really stood out in the World Cup match against Canada.

Despite their loss, he praised the team’s performance. “It speaks volumes that Mbokazi [Mbekezile] was the best player on the South African team. I believe Okon also had considerable possession of the ball.”


 

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Fabrizio Romano Confirms Robert Lewandowski’s Next Destination

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Poland footballer Robert Lewandowski’s new club has officially been revealed.

It can be noted that the player was involved in the ongoing summer transfer window, with negotiations taking place over his future.

The footballer will be joining Chicago Fire. It can be recalled that he visited the club two weeks ago, and the move has now been confirmed. The information was shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.


 

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Zlatan Ibrahimović Names African Team to Watch at FIFA World Cup

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Former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović speaks on the FIFA World Cup and states which African team countries should watch out for.

During a recent interview, the former player shared that Ivory Coast should be one of the teams to look out for.

“They can be dangerous. It is a very good team. They lost against Germany, but that game could have been a draw or even a win.

“So, it’s not like they came out of the group with one loss because of a bad game against Germany. They played a good game against Germany and could easily have gotten a point against them.”


 

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