Ronaldo Sends Message After Al-Nassr Draws With Al-Khaleej
Al-Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, drew 1-1 with Al-Khaleej at the latter's stadium in the seventh round of the Saudi Professional League, drawing attention from fans and media.
Match details
Al-Nassr scored from a corner, while Al-Khaleej equalized with a counter‑attack in the second half. The draw marks Ronaldo's first point of the 2026/2027 season, after a string of winless matches.
With the result, Al-Nassr moved to third place with 16 points, two behind leaders Al-Hilal and one ahead of runners‑up Al-Ittihad.
Background
Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has become a focal point of the Saudi league, attracting widespread interest. After the game, the Portuguese star posted a photo of his teammates on X, showing his support.
The match is part of a tight league schedule as clubs vie for the title with the season drawing to a close.
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