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Cristiano Ronaldo Remains Trophyless As Al-Nassr Loses Saudi Super Cup Final

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Cristiano Ronaldo Remains Trophyless As Al-Nassr Loses Saudi Super Cup Final

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for a trophy continues as Al-Nassr lost the Saudi Super Cup final in a thrilling match. The game, played in front of a charged crowd, ended in a draw after regulation time, leading to a tense penalty shootout.

Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for the club from the spot, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessié and Marcelo Brozović scored for Al-Nassr, but a late equalizer from Roger Ibañez sent the game to penalties.

Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy made a crucial save, leading Al-Nassr to victory. Despite Ronaldo's personal milestone, the defeat prolongs his wait for silverware in Saudi Arabia.

This loss marks a setback for Ronaldo, who has scored over 100 goals for four different clubs and the Portugal national team.

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