Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP
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Ronaldo says sorry after Al Nassr game delayed
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised after Al Nassr's game with Al Wehda was delayed due to traffic, before the forward scored and won a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.
Ronaldo scores again in Al Nassr victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored an excellent header to help Al Nassr earn a 2-0 win away at Al Wehda on Tuesday.
Ronaldo rages over Durán red in Al Nassr loss
Cristiano Ronaldo was left fuming after Al Nassr's marquee January signing Jhon Durán was sent off in the 3-2 defeat to Al Ettifaq on Friday.
Could Vinícius Júnior really leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia? Here's what we know
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Jhon Durán scores another double in Al Nassr win
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Ronaldo tops sport rich list, no women in top 100
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Source: Madrid, Vini Jr. open early extension talks
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Ronaldo goal; Duran double helps Al Nassr to win
Two goals from Jhon Durán on his Al Nassr debut and another from Cristiano Ronaldo goal helped the side to a 3-0 win over Al Feiha in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo receives cake from Al Nassr for his 40th birthday (1:50)
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Ronaldo on GOAT debate: I'm most complete ever
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Ronaldo scores twice for Al Nassr to hit win 700
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 700th career club win by scoring two goals in Al Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al Wasl in Monday's Asian Champions League.
Why Neymar's move to Santos could reinvigorate his career -- and Brazil's World Cup hopes
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Echegaray: Jhon Durán always had an eye on an Aston Villa exit (2:02)
Jhon Durán leaves Villa, joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Jhon Durán has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Al Nassr as the Saudi Pro League side look to bolster their forward line for the second half of the season.
Vinicius hopes for Madrid stay amid Saudi interest
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Slot wants Salah extension amid Saudi interest
Arne Slot has said the club are keen for Salah to stay beyond this summer, insisting he is not surprised by interest in the player from Saudi Arabia.
Villarreal fete Baena for rejecting Al Ahli bid
Villarreal are so pleased with Álex Baena's decision to remain at the club that they have offered to temporarily print for free the player's name on the back of the club's jerseys that fans buy.
African transfers - Where will Salah, Boniface, Iheanacho, etc. be on February 4?
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Saudi Pro League Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ittihad | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | +34 | 58 |
| Al Hilal | 23 | 16 | 3 | 4 | +40 | 51 |
| Al Qadsiah | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | +17 | 51 |
| Al Nassr | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | +24 | 47 |
| Al Ahli | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | +24 | 47 |
| Al Shabab | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | +11 | 39 |
| Al Ettifaq | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 32 |
| Al Taawoun | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | +2 | 31 |
| Al Kholood | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | -11 | 31 |
| Al Riyadh | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 30 |
| Al Khaleej | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 29 |
| Al Orobah | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | -21 | 26 |
| Damac | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | -9 | 24 |
| Al Fayha | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | -14 | 22 |
| Al Fateh | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -24 | 19 |
| Al Raed | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -16 | 18 |
| Al Okhdood | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -15 | 17 |
| Al Wehda | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -26 | 17 |