Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr were knocked of the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday after a 3-1 semifinal loss to Al Ittihad in Riyadh.The 37-year-old Portugal ...

When asked if he had any regrets about the match, he said: “I don’t really. We’ve still got a small step to take – I saw progress in the team from our performances in the Euros. In the lead-in that was a little bit different. So I wanted to make sure I’m still fresh and hungry for that challenge.” Asked what he was thinking when the match went into a fourth set, Tsitsipas said: “I thought about how hard I’ve worked to get to this position. I wanted to make sure I’m still fresh and hungry for that challenge.” But a week later the FA announced he would see out the remaining two years of his contract. The 35-year-old former world number one has won in Melbourne every time he has reached the last four and is aiming for a record-extending 10th title which would equal Rafael Nadal’s record of 22 major men’s titles. He was also part of Sri Lanka’s 4×100 metres team that established the current national record in the 4×100 metres relay. That ban has now been extended by two years.It was the second time that the South Asian Games medallist has been found positive for a banned substance and he is also the only Sri Lankan athlete to be tested positive twice. The World Anti-Doping Agency introduced four years bans for first time offences in 2013. The Disciplinary Committee of SLADA first banned him for four years from October 26, 2021 to October 25, 2025.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a couple of scoring opportunities during the semi-final game but was unable to take advantage of them.

Ronaldo's miss from close-range 'changed the course of the match,' says Rudi Garcia - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. "It’s true that we regret losing the Super Cup, but we are still the first in the league," the French manager added. "One of the things that changed the course of the match was Cristiano's missed opportunity in the first half, " said Garcia.

Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia analysed his team's situation and the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, first praising the Portuguese before singling him out for an ...

I told them they have to make the right decisions on the pitch," he said. These two players are capable of making the difference. "He is a positive addition, as he helps to open up the defenders. He is one of the best players in the world. "We have to work on that, have one of them in the box and maybe the other one plays outside the box." Then we reacted but we couldn't turn it around.

Things have not gone to plan for Cristiano Ronaldo since joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and his managed outlined three areas that must improve with his ...

[Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) to the Middle East isn't going as planned so far. Ighalo, who partnered Ronaldo during an All-Star friendly match against [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) last Thursday, then went on to express his desire to share the stage with his idol. [missing a gilt-edged chance](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-rudi-garcia-29063219) during the game. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-saudi-29074269#comments-section) [completing a stunning move to the Saudi Arabian club earlier this month](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-manutd-28793546). "He is going to play for his own team and he will score goals and me, I am going to play for my own team and I will score goals," the Nigerian, 33, continued. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-saudi-29074269#comments-section) Should Ronaldo have accepted a pay cut to stay in European football? Garcia added that the positioning of the club’s two main goal threats was also proving to be problematic: “I think sometimes we had good crossing positions, but there were not enough people in the box, sometimes not Ronaldo or Talisca. “I told them they had to make the right decisions on the pitch. [replicating one of Messi's most iconic goal celebrations](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-celebration-lionel-messi-29061389) after scoring moments after the Portuguese star’s miss. They presented a much better first half than us, and we played a good second half, but unfortunately we were not able to adjust the result. The 37-year-old has yet to score in either of his opening two competitive matches for the club.

Al-Nassr coach Rudi Garcia has identified three problems that must be resolved in order to successfully integrate Cristiano Ronaldo into the team.

“I think sometimes we had good crossing positions, but there were not enough people in the box, sometimes not Ronaldo or Talisca. He also noted that the team should not always rely on Ronaldo and that the players should make the right decisions on the pitch. “One of the things that changed the course of the match was Cristiano’s missed opportunity in the first half.”

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo may end up coming back to the Premier League in the future after his Al Nassr coach spoke about his transfer plans.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr manager has said that his new star player will return to Europe to finish his career.After mutually agreeing to have hi.

Obviously, when Cristiano or Talisca are alone and ask for the ball, we have to give them the ball. “He is one of the best players in the world. “We have to work on it, have one of them in the area and maybe the other will play outside the area.” “But I congratulate Al Ittihad. So we reacted but we could no longer turn around. [yet to find the net for Al Nassr](https://talksport.com/football/1315213/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-chant-fans-al-nassr/) in two games, one in the league, a division which his new side top, and another fixture in the cup, which Al-Nassr were knocked out of.

His move to the Saudi Pro League is the first time the legendary striker has played football outside of Europe. Garcia claims that Ronaldo, 37, will return to ...

The Portuguese forward is joined by his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and kids Matteo, Eva, Alana and Bella in Saudi Arabia. Morgan became synonymous with Ronaldo as he interviewed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in November last year. He has featured in two games but is yet to get a goal contribution. He is one of the best players in the world. “My work in Europe is done. He left Manchester United in November after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo may end up coming back to the Premier League in the future after his Al Nassr coach spoke about his transfer plans.