CRISTIANO RONALDO: Al Nassr set to replace Portuguese legend with 20-year-old star

Cristiano Ronaldo. Credit: X

Al-Nassr has opted to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with 20-year-old star striker Meshari Al-Nemer for the next two games, following Ronaldo’s red card in the Saudi Super Cup match against Al-Hilal, according to reports from Saudi World.

Sports Buddy reported in recent news that Ronaldo was shown a red card in the closing stages of Al-Nassr’s clash against Al-Hilal. He reacted poorly to a challenge from Ali Ali-Bulaihi, appearing to throw an elbow. This sparked a furious reaction from the Portuguese superstar, who argued with the referee before leaving the pitch It was reported that he risks facing potential suspension and fine after a red card during his team’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final loss.

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Al-Nassr’s appeal denied: Cristiano Ronaldo to miss next two league matches

Al-Nassr’s appeal was turned down, resulting in the absence of the Portuguese superstar for the next two league matches.

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Cristiano Ronaldo. is set to miss two league games Credit: Getty

Manager taps Al-Nemer to fill Cristiano Ronaldo’s shoes after red card Incident

Manager Luis Castro has decided to utilize Al-Nemer as Ronaldo’s replacement, as reported by Essentially Sports. Ronaldo received the red card during Al-Nassr’s 1-2 loss to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal.

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Al- Nemer is set to fill in for Ronaldo in the next two games

The incident occurred when Ronaldo was involved in a scuffle with defender Ali Al-Bulayhi and was observed striking him with his elbow.

 

 

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