Al-Nassr fell short of winning the Saudi Super Cup 2024 after their loss 4-1 loss against Al-Hilal in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo was the only goal-scorer from Al-Nassr. Both teams were doing well as the first half came to an end. Al-Nassr was in the 1-0 lead. But as the second half commenced, Al-Nassr got the better of Al-Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co looked very loose in defending the goal and conceived four goals in the second half. Al-Nassr hasn't been able to match Al-Hilal since the last season. Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez Married? CR7 Drops Hints On YouTube Channel 'UR Cristiano' (Watch Video).

There also have been talks regarding Al-Nassr's star forward making a loan move to Al-Ittithad as things are not working out for Sadio Mane with Cristiano Ronaldo and other Al-Nassr teammates. Sadio Mane was known as one of the best players to play the game but we were not able to find the same. Al-Nassr did not have the best of the runs in the pre-season friendlies but was expected to do better with the players of this standard. There are also rumours that Al-Nassr is trying to bring Sergio Ramos to Saudi Pro League and the ex-Real Madrid defender will join forces with Ronaldo again if this transfer happens.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will most likely be a part of the Al-Nassr squad as he was spotted training with the first team. Ronaldo walked out early and also missed the medal ceremony after Al-Nassr's 4-1 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup 2024 final. CR7 has been an important part of the Al-Nassr side and coach Luis Castro will be wanting him to play the very first game of the new season. Cristiano Ronaldo's Children Jump Up in Joy as Al-Nassr Star Unveils YouTube Golden Play Button for 'UR Cristiano' Channel; Video Goes Viral.

Ronaldo was the highest goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League last season and will be looking to continue his form. Al-Nassr squad will be looking for a better finish this season as they finished second in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 season and were 14 points behind the league winners Al-Hilal.

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