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Cristiano Ronaldo issues rallying cry as bizarre late own goal puts Al-Nassr title celebrations on hold

The Independent·Steve Douglas·20 days ago
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Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of a maiden Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr suffered a dramatic setback on Tuesday, as a last-gasp own goal denied his side the victory needed to clinch the championship. Al-Nassr were mere seconds away from securing the league, leading fierce rivals Al-Hilal 1-0 deep into the eighth and final minute of stoppage time. Ronaldo, who had been substituted earlier and was watching nervously from the bench, witnessed his team's hopes dashed in agonising fashion when goalkeeper Bento fumbled a long throw-in into his own net. The match finished 1-1, leaving the title race alive and Ronaldo visibly distraught. Al-Hilal scored a late equaliser when Al-Nassr's Bento dropped the ball into his own net (Reuters) "The dream is close," Ronaldo later posted on X in a rallying cry to his teammates and more than 100 million followers.…

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