Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the AFC Champions League Two 2025/2026 Quarter-Finals soccer match between Al Wasl and Al-Nassr in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2026. EPA / ALI HAIDER
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Ronaldo scores 969th career goal as Al Nassr thrash Al Wasl in Dubai

Portuguese star could celebrate AFC Champions League 2 and Saudi Pro League double this season as side ease through to semi-finals

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'Delivers in big games': Man United keeper Lammens hails 'leader' Fernandes

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Sousa battles emotions as Shabab Al Ahli dig deep to keep ACL dream alive

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Man United player ratings vs Chelsea: Mainoo and Fernandes shine in vital win

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Shabab Al Ahli one game from ACL final after edging past Buriram United

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Slot blames 'bad luck' for struggles ahead of Merseyside derby

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Ten-man Al Ahli keep AFC Champions League defence alive with comeback

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Herve Renard has been denied the chance to coach at a third successive World Cup after being dismissed as Saudi Arabia coach. AFP

Herve Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach

Frenchman's position had been under threat following recent results

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Shabab Al Ahli boss Sousa not underestimating Thain champions

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Cherki hits groove ahead of Man City's crunch title clash with Arsenal

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The Jordanian Messi: Mousa Al Tamari’s journey to the World Cup

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InterviewBacary Sagna: Wenger understood the human being before he understood the player

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Premier League predictions: Man City firepower to down Gunners

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Silva to leave Man City at end of season after 'incalculable' contribution

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Former Arsenal, Manchester City and France defender Bacary Sagna spoke to The National about a wide range of topics.
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InterviewBacary Sagna: Wenger understood the human being before he understood the player

Former Arsenal and Man City player sits down with The National to discuss a career shaped by elite dressing rooms, personal loss and reinvention

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Premier League predictions: Man City firepower to down Gunners

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Silva to leave Man City at end of season after 'incalculable' contribution

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CommentFootball needs cricket-style referral system to fix curse of VAR

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Arteta sets sights on Man City but Arsenal's goalscoring problems persist

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Ronaldo plays through illness as Al Nassr edge past Al Ettifaq to go eight clear

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Bayern Munich v Real Madrid ratings: Neuer 4, Kane 8; Camavinga 3, Mbappe 8

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