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😳 'This chapter is over', posts CR7 after Al-Nassr disappointment
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has left doubts about his stay at Al-Nassr after his current team was effectively eliminated from the next Asian Champions League. "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all", wrote the Portuguese number 7 after the defeat to Al-Fateh on Monday (26). This chapter is story? Still being to all. — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 26, 2025 Reversal and... FRUSTRATION Al-Nassr would only play to fulfill the schedule in the last round of the Saudi League. But returned to the fight before the final round after the Disciplinary Committee of the league penalized Al-Orobah for the irregular lineup of goalkeeper Rafi Al Ruawaili in the 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr in the 23rd round. The decision resulted in the early relegation of Al-Orobah, which lost the three points and saw them transferred to CR7 & Co. Al-Nassr needed a win over Al-Fateh and hoped for a slip-up by Al-Hilal against Al-Qadisiya. Beyond not doing their part, they saw Mitrovic and Milinkovic-Savic secure the 2-0 win over the team of Aubameyang who only thinks about the King's Cup decision against Al-Ittihad. Al-Ittihad, who was already the champion, closed the Saudi Pro League with 83 points. The second spot for the Champions League went to Al-Hilal, who was the runner-up with 75. CR7, Mané, and Bento's team scored 70. There would be three spots for the Champions League via Saudi Arabia, but one went to Al-Ahli, who won this year's edition and finished the league in fifth place. Will he stay at Al-Nassr? Cristiano Ronaldo has a contract only until June 30. The renewal was already seen as almost certain, but has become a doubt in several newspapers. The certainty is that Fifa wants to have the star in the Club World Cup. The president of the entity spoke about a possible negotiation involving the Portuguese star. Many goals and... a single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Al-Nassr in January 2023 after a turbulent passage to Manchester United. He has 99 goals and 19 assists in 111 games. He celebrated a single title: the Arab Champions Cup, which has less weight, still in 2023. He was the top scorer in the last edition of the Saudi League - the first complete one he played - with 35 goals. And won the same position in 2024/2025, scoring 25 times. He has 936 goals in his career in his race for the thousandth. 📸 Yasser Bakhsh - 2025 Getty Images
Arab News
06-05-2025
- Arab News
Makkah's security forces crack down on illegal Hajj pilgrims
Three Spanish friends rewriting history to perform Hajj on horseback Jeddah: Three friends rode on horseback from Spain to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, reviving a pilgrimage route last used by Andalusian Muslims more than 500 years ago. They reached Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region last week in time for Hajj after travelling through Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Turkiye, Syria and Jordan on a 8,000 km (4,970 miles) journey. The three Spanish Muslims, Abdelkader Harkassi, Abdallah Hernandez and Tariq Rodriguez, are fulfilling a long-held ambition after embracing Islam 35 years ago. The three riders are accompanied by Bouchaib Jadil, a construction master living in Spain, who is providing logistical support to the team by leading the way in a car. It all started when Abdullah Hernandez reverted to Islam 35 years ago. He told Arab News about how he felt grateful toward Allah for blessing him with guidance — Heidaya — and he promised to complete the Hajj pilgrimage the way his Andalusian ancestors did. The team practiced for two years before setting off in October 2024 from Al-Monaster Mosque, south of Spain. After crossing the border of Jordan on May 2, the three Spanish friends arrived in Qurayyat city in Al-Jawf Province, in northern Saudi Arabia on Friday after a remarkable seven-month horseback journey. During their stop in Qurayyat, the pilgrims were hosted by the head of Al-Haditha Center, Mamdouh Al-Mutairi, who welcomed them to the Kingdom and wished them a pleasant stay and an acceptable and easy Hajj, meeting with students and supporters. The pilgrims were received with a warm welcome from the residents of Qurayyat, who posed for memorable photos with them. Hernandez told Arab News: 'The team is very excited as we are getting closer to Makkah and Madinah. These holy cities are very special to us, and we have been dreaming of reaching them for a long time. Our hearts feel full of love and hope, and we are looking forward to this moment with deep respect and happiness. 'Through this journey we want to recover a historical Andalusian route from Spain to the Harram of Makkah. It is also a trip of challenges where every step is felt by us and the horses, but also is a journey for the soul,' he added. One of the Hajj pilgrims, Harkassi, said they were happy to revive a lost tradition. He added that the team saved money and trained for several years for the journey. He said: 'We embarked on this journey with pure intentions to realize the Hajj.' He added: 'We are almost there, and hopefully, the rest of the journey will be easier.' Their journey, spanning diverse landscapes and extreme weather conditions, is being shared with followers on social media. 'Crossing borders has been the biggest challenge. Some countries were more difficult to cross than others as horses are not considered a mode of transport anymore, but instead they need to be 'imported' into each country as livestock, but Alhamdulillah, we have managed to complete all the paperwork so far,' said Hernandez. Their expedition, known as 'Hajj on Horseback,' was warmly welcomed by Muslims and non-Muslims. Hernandez added: 'We've been received with open arms everywhere we've gone — each country has somehow managed to be even more welcoming than the one before, MashAllah. 'Whether in Muslim or non-Muslim countries, people have shown incredible hospitality: Inviting us into their homes, sharing meals with us, listening to our stories and engaging in meaningful conversations about Islam. 'The warmth we've experienced in Muslim countries has been especially profound, reflecting the deep sense of unity within our Ummah. This beautiful spirit is clearly visible in our recent videos from Turkiye and Syria.' The team set off with limited funds, but received support from local Muslims along the way to finance the costs of the unique journey.
