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The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match?
Al Nassr is set to host Al Taawoun for their Saudi Pro League 2024-25 clash at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, on Friday. The Riyadh-based side is placed in fourth place on the points table and has 63 points from 31 matches. Al Nassr thrashed Al Akhdoud 9-0 in its previous league match, the side's biggest win in the club's history. Why is Ronaldo not in Al Nassr squad against Al Akhdoud? Skipper Ronaldo was not named in Al Nassr's matchday squad for its Saudi Pro League fixture against Al Taawoun. He was also absent from his side previous squad that faced Al Akhdoud. Reports suggested that the Portuguese forward was kept out of the squad because of physical exhaustion. He has played 39 games in all competitions this season, scoring 33 goals and assisting four in this period. The last time he was substituted off before the full-time whistle was during the side's win against Yokohama FM in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals. Additionally, the decision must have been made after taking into consideration that Al Ittihad has already secured the title with two games to spare, after beating Al Raed 3-1 on Thursday. This also provides head coach Stefano Pioli the chance to give playing time to the youngsters who missed out for the majority of the season.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Highlights, Saudi Pro League: AKH 0-9 NAS; Ronaldo not in squad as Nassr climbs to third
Welcome to Sportstar's Highlights of the Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr match in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Al Akhdoud: Vitor (gk), Asiri, Alyami, Lowe, Khamis, Pedroza, Musona, Hawsawi, Al-Zubaidi, Godwin Al Nassr: Bento (gk), Boushal, Al-Fatil, Alawjami, Al Ghanam, Brozovic, Sulaiheem, Otavio, Mane, Yahya, Duran
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Without Ronaldo in squad, Al Nassr smashes Al Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League to break club record of biggest win
With the services of Cristiano Ronaldo not available, Al Nassr comfortably defeated Al Akhdoud 9-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Monday at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City stadium. Already out of title contention, this victory helped Al Nassr climb to third place and reach 63 points from 31 matches in the league. This was also the side's biggest win in the club's history. The previous record stood at Nassr's 8-0 win against Abha Club away from home last season in the league. The match was already out of the host's reach after Nassr was leading four goals to nil at half-time. Jhon Duran scored a brace as Sadio Mane netted four. Ayman Yahya, Marcelo Brozovic, Mohammed Maran also got on the scoresheet. More to follow...
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2024-25: Where to watch Ronaldo play; Preview
PREVIEW Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will have to go again next season to contend for the league title after it fell out of contention for the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League championship on Sunday. Al Nassr, now sitting in fifth and out of the Saudi Pro League title race, faces Al Akhdoud on Monday to increase its chances of clinching one of the AFC Champions League Elite spots available. The last time Al Nassr won the Pro League was in the 2018-19 season. Since then, defending champion Al Hilal has won four times and Ittihad has clinched the title once. LIVESTREAM AND TELECAST INFO When will the Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match kick off? The Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match will kick off at 11:30 PM IST, on Monday, May 12 at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City. Where to watch the Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match? The Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.
