Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Marcelo described Ronaldo as an “extraterrestrial”, crediting his leadership, work ethic, and quality beyond the usual “power” narrative. Marcelo said playing with Ronaldo at Real Madrid showed his relentless mentality and intelligence, and that their shared “street football” background helped them read each other instantly, with Ronaldo offering advice during matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr confirmed Ronaldo has a significant muscular tear and will miss upcoming matches including Neom, with his recovery being managed day to day. Medical checks found a tear in the back of his right thigh; Ronaldo flew to Madrid to work with his long-term personal medical team to speed rehabilitation and return.
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr say Ronaldo has a hamstring injury after being forced off late against Al-Fayha, with no return date given. The club confirmed the diagnosis and said he has started rehab with day-by-day evaluations, after leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr came from behind to beat Al-Fayha 3-1, retaking first place from Al-Ahli despite Ronaldo missing a penalty and leaving injured. Ronaldo skied an early spot-kick after a controversial penalty call, Al-Fayha went ahead via an Al-Amri own goal, then Al-Nassr turned it with Mane’s tap-in from Coman’s cross and a Felix shot that rebounded in off the goalkeeper; Smalling starred defensively despite the collapse.
Rodrygo
February 2026
Rodrygo said his biggest football regret is not getting the chance to play with Ronaldo, describing him as his role model. Rodrygo’s move to Madrid could only be completed after he turned 18, meaning he arrived after Ronaldo had already left for Juventus, eliminating the chance to share a pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez claims Ronaldo is no longer preoccupied with reaching 1,000 career goals, despite Ronaldo previously framing it as a major target. Ronaldo continues scoring for Al-Nassr and has restated motivation around trophies and longevity, while Martinez suggests his mindset has shifted as his career enters its final phase.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Ronaldo is chasing a third straight Saudi Pro League Golden Boot but trails Ivan Toney, with the margin tightened after Ronaldo missed two games during a protest. Ronaldo has 21 league goals in 21 games, while Toney leads with 23; Ronaldo’s earlier absence could be the swing factor in the run-in as both chase top scorer honours.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Al-Nassr won 5-0 to extend their winning run and keep first place, with Ronaldo scoring a VAR-awarded penalty and adding an assist, while Mane and Coman were also on the scoresheet. An early spot-kick set the tone, then Al-Nassr’s quality overwhelmed Al-Najma with two first-half goals; Ronaldo teed up Mane after the break and Martinez added another from a corner to complete a dominant rout.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played down speculation about leaving the Saudi Pro League, saying he is happy at Al-Nassr after returning from a short protest period and scoring twice in a 4-0 win that put them top. After missing three games amid frustration over league transfer dynamics and reported contract clauses, Ronaldo returned and delivered a brace. Post-match, he focused on chance creation, a clean sheet, and the importance of winning, while continuing his chase for major silverware and the 1,000-goal milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, extending their winning streak to 10 and moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Ronaldo opened the scoring after an overturned offside, missed a one-on-one after rounding the keeper, then Coman finished a Félix through-ball. Ângelo ran through multiple defenders for a solo third, and Ronaldo added a late fourth from the edge of the box despite Zaied making numerous saves.
