Get ready, football fam! Cristiano Ronaldo—yes, the 40-year-old legend—is about to chase his first official title with Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semis. And guess what? The showdown is in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, marking the tournaments first trip to East Asia after stops in England and the UAE
Ronaldo has smashed 93 goals and dished out 19 assists in 105 matches for Al Nassr, but the official silverware has stayed out of reach. His only piece of hardware was the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023—unofficial, so this one would be a real game-changer
The semis set up a mouthwatering clash: Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad on Tuesday. Al Nassr wrapped up last season third in the Saudi Pro League, 13 points behind Al Ittihad, and even went through two coaching changes. Now, with Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus at the helm, the team is fully charged and hungry for glory.
New coach Jorge Jesus shared that having Ronaldo on board was a huge draw, and he's pumped to start this 'new life' at Al Nassr as they prep for a serious title push
On the flip side, Al Ahli will take on Al Qadsiah in the other semifinal on Wednesday, so Asias football stage is set for some epic nights of knockout drama! Buckle up—this is going to be lit
Stay tuned, because when a global icon meets a Middle East powerhouse in East Asia, you know the vibes will be next-level. May the best team lift the cup!
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Ronaldo to go for 1st official title with Al Nassr in Saudi Super Cup
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