Al Nassr

2023 - 2 - 18

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Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun - Saudi Pro League: Live score and ... (Daily Mail)

Follow Sportsmail's live blog of the Saudi Pro League clash between Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun.

The striker wins the ball and cuts back with authority but cannot force a chance. He wins the ball on the edge of the box, gives himself some space, then dummies back on himself and fires a shot inches over the cross bar. He gets away with in the end but that looked hairy for a minute. It's a lovely ball into the box and the striker reaches for it but can't quite connect. Al-Taawoun are continuing to use the wide areas well and the Al-Nassr keeper looks a little over-zealous in rushing forward for crosses. Al-Nassr have been quiet in the past ten minutes but Gustavo and Ronaldo look a dangerous combo whenever a break becomes avilable. Brilliant run into the left of the box and the winger fires a shot at the keeper. Ronaldo looks a threat whenever he touches the ball but the service up to him was largely cut off in the 15 minutes before the break as Al-Taawoun largely stayed on the front foot. It looked in for a second, but Al-Nassr stay in the game at 1-1. Once again seeing their opponents put the ball in the net wakes up Al-Nassr, and they force a run of shots from the edge of the box. He played a hand in both goals and was the difference between the two sides in the end. He really should cross but goes for glory with the cross and it flies wide.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's telling reaction after world-class assist for Al ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Superstar attacker Cristiano Ronaldo starred once again for Al-Nassr, turning provider on Friday afternoon as they looked to return to the top of the Saudi ...

Ronaldo had the chance to double his side's lead soon after Ghareeb's strike, but his shot towards goal was easily saved. Al-Nassr held onto their lead for the rest of the first-half. As the group of Al-Nassr players broke up to return to their half, Ronaldo could be seen smiling. Ronaldo once again started the game up-front and also continued in the role of captain. Ronaldo immediately sprinted towards Ghareeb, who had run into the corner to celebrate. Instead the pass found its way to Al-Nassr winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Watch live as former Man Utd striker features for ... (Sky Sports)

This stream has now ended. Cristiano Ronaldo is back in action for Al Nassr as they face Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League (kick-off 3pm).

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'Best playmaker in the world when he wants to be' – Fans laud ... (The Sun)

FANS have lavished praise onto Cristiano Ronaldo for a sensational assist he got in Al-Nassr's latest fixture.Ronaldo, 38, celebrated scoring his 61st.

[Manchester United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) ace's contribution to the opener. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20574123/best-football-betting-sites/) [Portugal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196725/portugal/) ace found a pocket of space by the goal as the ball was shot towards it. He then stuck a leg out to shoot but saw the ball ricochet back off his foot into the path of team-mate Abdullah Madu, who blasted the ball into the roof of the net. [Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/ronaldo/), 38, celebrated scoring his [61st career hat-trick](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21340501/cristiano-ronaldo-61st-hattrick-promise/) with a sensational four goals last week. ‘Best playmaker in the world when he wants to be’ – Fans laud Cristiano Ronaldo after sensational Al-Nassr assist

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Cristiano Ronaldo is 'better playmaker than Messi' with ridiculous ... (Daily Star)

Cristiano delivered a one-touch defence-splitting assist for Al Nassr that left fans insisting that he's a better playmaker than Lionel Messi as the debate ...

But Ronaldo's latest run of performances has pulled him right back into the conversation. The debate about who's the best out of the pair has raged on for four years, although Messi was given the crown after he guided Argentina to the World Cup trophy. And it's the second time this month that fans have placed Ronaldo ahead of Messi in the ability rankings. And a fourth supporter added: "This is bigger than what Messi did in the entire WC. Then a third user scoffed: "Wake me up when Messi does this." And supporters were so impressed with Ronaldo's defence-splitting pass, they claimed not even Messi's capable of conjuring up the 38-year-old's wizardry.

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Al-Nassr 'want to sign Sergio Busquets this summer when his ... (Daily Mail)

Al Nassr are 'hoping to bring in Barcelona's Sergio Busquets' on a free transfer, but could face a dilemma if they do land his signature.

If Busquets does join, a foreign player will have to leave the Saudi live, just as Vincent Aboubakar (left) had to leave when Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr 'want to sign Sergio Busquets this summer when his Barcelona deal expires'... [ The striker recently revealed he was given the option of staying ](/sport/football/article-11759381/Cristiano-Ronaldo-tried-stop-angry-Vicent-Aboubakar-leaving-Al-Nassar.html)and seeing another player leave, but chose to go to avoid reduced game time. - Al-Nassr will have to lose a foreign player if they are to register Busquets [ Fabrizio Romano,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1626513533621137408) the Saudi side, who already name [Cristiano Ronaldo](/sport/cristianoronaldo/index.html) in their ranks after signing the striker in January, 'have approached' [ Busquets but the midfielder is yet to decide if he will stay at the Nou Camp.](/sport/football/article-11727717/Barcelona-offer-Sergio-Busquets-deal-four-targeting-three-signings.html) but the Saudi side will have to get rid of a foreign player to register him - just like how Vincent Aboubakar made way for Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo provides incredible Al-Nassr assist - and his ... (Daily Express)

The Saudi Pro League is starting to see a revitalised Ronaldo - and the forward picked up from where he left off for the visit of Al-Taawoun. With the game ...

Al-Nassr thought they had fallen behind in the second half after the away side put the ball in the back of the net for a second time. The Saudi Pro League is starting to see a revitalised Ronaldo - and the forward picked up from where he left off for the visit of Al-Taawoun. Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr at the end of last year after having his contract at Manchester United terminated in November.

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Al-Nassr face awkward Cristiano Ronaldo repeat after Barcelona ... (Daily Express)

Al-Nassr are looking to add more star quality to their ranks after signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al-Nassr could be forced into another awkward decision this summer when they will try to sign Sergio Busquets from Barcelona on a free transfer. Unfortunately for Vincent Aboubakar, he was the man to make way for Ronaldo in January when he signed on a free transfer following his Manchester United departure. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1626513533621137408) is reporting that the Saudi giants have already made their move to bring Busquets to the Middle East in the summer when the player will be a free agent.

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Al Nassr 'approach Barcelona star Sergio Busquets as they target ... (The Sun)

AL NASSR have reportedly approached Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets over the possibility of a summer free transfer, which would see the midfielder jo.

[paid handsomely](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21312220/cristiano-ronaldo-sergio-busquets-transfer-al-nassr-barcelona/) in the Middle East. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST SPORTS BETTING APPS IN THE UK](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20573171/best-sports-betting-apps/) [Barca](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) and Real Madrid. [being touted as a potential destination](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20612750/barcelona-sergio-busquets-inter-miami-david-beckham/). [Ronaldo, completed a free transfer late last year](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20928269/cristiano-ronaldo-officially-unveiled-al-nassr-player/) after having his Manchester United contract ripped up. [Busquets](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/sergio-busquets/), 34, is out of contract at the Camp Nou this summer and has been linked swith a move away from Spain.

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"Al Nassr have approached" - Fabrizio Romano claims Cristiano ... (Sportskeeda)

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets this ...

Al Taawoun are currently fifth in the league table with 30 points. The Spanish midfielder will be integral to Barcelona's chances of winning La Liga and the Europa League this season. "Al Nassr have approached Sergio Busquets for June as potential target, after MLS clubs already trying months ago including Inter Miami. Since making his debut for Barcelona in 2008, Busquets has made over 600 appearances for the Blaugrana, winning 30 trophies. This took the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to over 500 career league goals. He also won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euros with Spain.

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets his wish after furious referee rant overheard ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side took on Al-Taawoun was looking to continue the form he last week, when he scored all four goals during his side's ...

The strike was initially disallowed for offside by the assistant referee, but after seeing a replay within the stadium, Ronaldo was adamant the goal should be allowed. Ronaldo then spurned a glorious chance to put his side back into the lead, before more calls for a penalty were waved away. And that harmony was evident for the second time in the closing stages, as he helped create Al-Nassr's winner, albeit inadvertently. Replays indicated that was the case only for a VAR check to back-up the on-field decision. But after furiously telling the officials to "wake up" they intervened to help his side leave with all three points. Ronaldo finally found his feet in his new country last time out, scoring all four goals in the rout of Al-Wehda.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Records First Al Nassr Assist With Long-Range ... (Sports Illustrated)

Cristiano Ronaldo produced the first assist of his Saudi Pro League career with a fine long-range pass for Al Nassr teammate Abdulrahman Ghareeb vs ...

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