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Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr
The latest news and top stories on Al-Nassr. A prominent Riyadh-based professional sports club, Al-Nassr Football Club is dedicated to excelling in national and international football competitions. Founded in 1955, its main areas of activity include professional football, with teams also in handball basketball, esports and volleyball. Al-Nassr is recognised for its significant domestic success, including multiple Saudi Pro League titles and for being the first Asian club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000. The club gained global attention with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023, boosting Saudi Arabian football’s international profile.
Defending champions Al-Ahli (pictured raising the trophy last year) will play Al-Duhail of Qatar for a spot in the quarter-finals against Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League Elite: Iran’s Tractor FC in line for Saudi quarter-final

Jeddah will host western zone play-offs rescheduled because of war in the Middle East on April 13-14, as well as tournament’s final stages.

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

AFC Champions League

Ronaldo missing as Saudi club Al-Nassr wins in Asian league but ‘set to return’

Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo is only foreign player worth his pay, says Saudi ex-sports chief

Former minister warns that influx of foreign players is sidelining local talent, calls for urgent reforms to protect national team’s future.

Cristiano Ronaldo scoring Al-Nassr’s spectacular fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min beats Cristiano Ronaldo to win top Asian award

South Korean star crowned continent’s best for 10th time, with compatriot Lee Kang-in second and Ronaldo third.

AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: ex-EPL players set to star as new season starts

Darwin Nunez the new face as Saudi clubs look likely to dominate again, while ex-England star Jesse Lingard flies flag for the east.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s top coach struggling for motivation after rivals ransack squad

Roberto Losada preparing for a challenging season with Eastern after big-spending clubs lure away best players.

Eastern’s players warm up ahead of a pre-season training session. Photo: Eastern
Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo wows Hong Kong as Saudi Super Cup given ‘very satisfactory’ verdict

Sports minister Rosanna Law says organisers ‘look forward to coming back’, although questions remain over stadium.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Hong Kong needs more facilities to ensure football for all

The Saudi Super Cup can be considered a success, but it should be possible to stage such events without disrupting training for local teams.

Saudi Pro League

Ivan Toney blasts ‘crazy treatment’ of Al-Ahli for Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

England striker unhappy with training pitches and times ahead of Saturday's final against Al-Nassr, says team are ‘most hated’ in tournament.

Ivan Toney at the Saudi Super Cup final press conference, where he took aim at tournament organisers. Photo: May Tse
Saudi Pro League

Expect more Cristiano Ronaldo mania in Hong Kong for Saudi final: Al-Nassr boss

Jorge Jesus wants team to harness supporters’ energy for showpiece clash with Al-Ahli on Saturday.

Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo are uniting behind Al-Nassr’s bid for silverware in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong sports

Bars near Hong Kong Stadium hoping for another big score from Ronaldo match

Restaurants and bars say business rose by about 20 per cent when Ronaldo and his team Al-Nassr played on Tuesday.

Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli sweep aside Al-Qadsiah to book Saudi Super Cup final date with Ronaldo

Reigning Asian champions recover from falling behind to thump 10-man Al-Qadsiah and advance to Saturday’s final against Al-Nassr.

Saudi Super Cup

Fans mix business with pleasure, but post-Ronaldo slump hits Saudi Super Cup

A day after thousands of fans jostled for a sight of the global superstar, only a handful turn out for Al-Qadsiah’s clash with Al-Ahli Saudi.

Al-Ahli players face a small group of their fans ahead of their Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Qadsiah at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Al-Nassr boss says box-office Cristiano Ronaldo is biggest show in Hong Kong

Jorge Jesus pays tribute to superstar’s pulling power, aiming to end fellow Portuguese’s trophy drought in Saudi Super Cup final.

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Cristiano Ronaldo applauds supporters after being substituted towards the end of Al-Nassr’s victory over Al-Ittihad. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Hong Kong stay as Al-Nassr reach Saudi Super Cup final

Portuguese star sets up winning strike for compatriot Joao Felix as his team overcome Sadio Mane’s first-half red card.

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Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo fever strikes again, fans flock to stadium hours before Saudi Super Cup

Fans wait for glimpse of global superstar ahead of Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad clashing in first semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium.

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Saudi Super Cup

Explainer | Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo’s in Hong Kong, but who else is playing?

A look at the teams and stars involved in this week’s tournament at Hong Kong Stadium.

Al-Nassr players (from left) Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane during a training session. Photo: Eugene Lee
Saudi Pro League

Video | Cristiano Ronaldo trains ahead of Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo in Hong Kong: new Al-Nassr boss says coaching CR7 was incentive to join

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Saudi Pro League

Profile | Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: the making of an icon, and what drives him

As the Portuguese plays in city for first and potentially last time, those close to him assess his appeal.

The European golden boot won by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 on display at his CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s Hong Kong visit can boost China-Saudi ties, Al-Nassr executive says

Al-Nassr CEO Jose Semedo expects further Saudi Super Cups in Hong Kong and views city as ‘big channel to promote Saudi clubs’.

Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Hong Kong ahead of this week’s Saudi Super Cup. Photo: Handout
Saudi Super Cup

Al-Ahli land in Hong Kong, completing Saudi quartet for Super Cup

Fourth team in competition land in city, as Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates continue to train ahead of semi-final.

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