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Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Slump to Title Loss as Own Goal Secures Opponent's Win at Kickoff
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr fell short of winning their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years when an injury-time own goal by goalkeeper Bento denied them victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team was left frustrated when goalkeeper Bento scored an injury-time own goal, denying the club their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years, a championship that was within reach before the unexpected mistake. The match ended with Al-Nassr still searching for their long-awaited title win. Ronaldo and his teammates were left disappointed after falling short of securing their first league title since 2016-17. This loss is a significant setback for the team's Saudi Pro League ambitions.
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