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Al Ittihad Mocks Ronaldo After Ending Al Nassr's Unbeaten Run
7 Sep
Summary
- Al Ittihad defeated Al Nassr 2-1, ending their perfect season start.
- Ronaldo was caught looking at an opponent's tactical notes during the match.
- Al Nassr's coach focused on positives despite the dropped league position.
Al Ittihad handed Al Nassr their inaugural league defeat of the season with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. This loss concluded Al Nassr's four-game winning streak in the Saudi Pro League.
During the match, Cristiano Ronaldo was observed trying to look at a tactical note received by Al Ittihad midfielder Danilo Pereira. The moment, captured on camera, led to a brief, smiling exchange between the players.
Following the game, Al Ittihad humorously posted a photo of the incident on X with the caption: "Cheating and still losing!". This taunt came after the defeat that moved Al Nassr to second in the standings, three points behind leaders Al Hilal.
Despite the loss, Al Nassr's coach Ange Postecoglou maintained a positive outlook, highlighting the team's character and their ability to create scoring opportunities. Midfielder Ângelo Gabriel, who scored Al Nassr's lone goal, acknowledged the loss but stressed the team's resolve to demonstrate why they are the defending champions in future matches. Ronaldo has scored two goals in four appearances this season, with his contract extending until June 2027.
