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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al Okhdood on Saturday. AFP

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Jose Ortiz, right, celebrates with the Dubai World Cup trophy after riding Magnitude to victory. Reuters

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring to make it 3-1 against Espanyol. EPA

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