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A supporter holds a placard showing the name and number of Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Portuguese forward was omitted from Friday's match against Al Ittihad. AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al Nassr squad again

Portuguese left out of squad that secured a 2-0 win over Al Ittihad

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