Al-Nassr missed Cristiano Ronaldo as Sadio Mane squandered a spot-kick in the club's first pre-season friendly match.
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- Mane missed a penalty in Al-Nassr's first pre-season friendly
- Saudi club held to a 1-1 draw
- Ronaldo enjoying summer break after Euros exit
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The former Liverpool star failed to convert a penalty as Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Portuguese fourth-division side Louletano DC in their first pre-season friendly on Sunday. The Saudi Pro League giants were trailing at halftime, however, Mohammed Maran's 55th-minute strike made sure that Ronaldo's team avoided embarrassment.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Al-Nassr were without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is enjoying a vacation with his family after Portugal's heartbreaking exit from the quarter-final of Euro 2024. The 39-year-old, personally, had a nightmare outing in the European Championship as for the first time in his career, the star striker failed to score a goal in a major tournament.
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DID YOU KNOW?
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al-Nassr are all set to offer a new lucrative contract to Ronaldo, whose current deal expires next summer. The new contract would see Ronaldo prolonging his career well beyond the age of 40.
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WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?
Luis Castro's side will be next seen in action on Friday as they take on Portuguese second-tier club Maritimo in another pre-season friendly.
