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Ronaldo Shares Inspirational Message The last Moment

Cristiano Ronaldo shares inspirational message to his Al-Nassr squad to battle “until the very end,” expressing his commitment to “keep believing” following a thrilling draw with Al-Ahli that overshadowed Ivan Toney’s debut.

The evening in Riyadh began on a high note for Ronaldo as Al-Nassr celebrated his remarkable achievement of scoring 900 career goals by presenting him with a special GOAT jersey. However, the mood shifted as the Portuguese star faced challenges on the field, often feeling disconnected and unable to influence the game effectively.

Al Nassr v Al-Ahli Saudi FC: Saudi Pro League (Ronaldo shares inspirational message)

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The game burst into life in the second half when Al-Ahli’s Franck Kessie scored the opener after impressive link-up play with Ivan Toney, who was making his debut in Saudi Arabia following a summer move from Brentford. However, Al-Nassr avoided defeat thanks to a moment of fortune, when Sultan Al-Ghannam’s cross took a deflection off Al-Ahli defender Bassam Mohammed Alhurayji and looped past goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, finding its way into the net in the ninth minute of stoppage time.

Before the match, Ronaldo received a special tribute in the form of a ‘900 goals’ shirt and a tifo celebrating his recent record-breaking achievements. However, he was unable to increase his goal count during a first half that lacked excitement and clear chances. His best moment came from a free-kick that sailed over the bar. Marcelo Brozovic also had a chance for Ronaldo’s team, but his shot was blocked by Edouard Mendy. On the other side, Roberto Firmino attempted a curling shot that required a spectacular save from Bento.

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The second half brought more action, with Al-Nassr’s penalty appeals dismissed when Talisca fell in the box. Then, Franck Kessie unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the area, finding the top corner after some impressive teamwork with Ivan Toney, who was making his debut. Al-Nassr pushed for a response but had to wait until the dying moments of stoppage time to equalize. They were fortunate as Sultan Al-Ghannam’s cross deflected off Bassam Mohammed Alhurayji and slipped past goalkeeper Mendy.

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While it wasn’t one of Ronaldo’s most memorable performances, the forward issued a rallying cry after the match on social media where he wrote: “Until the last moment. Keep believing!”

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What Lies Ahead for Cristiano Ronaldo?

Al-Nassr have dropped four points in their first three Saudi Pro League matches and must regroup quickly to keep their title ambitions on track. The team will hope that Ronaldo can rediscover his scoring touch when they take the field against Al-Ettifaq next Friday.

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