Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of lifting a first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday night, when his side lost 2-0 against arch-rivals Al Hilal in Riyadh.
A penalty in either half from another former Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo sealed victory for the hosts at King Fahd International Stadium, while Ronaldo endured a miserable evening all round.
The Portuguese star, recruited in December as reportedly the most lucrative signing in football history, had a goal ruled out late on for a marginal offside, before seeing the award of a penalty overturned.
Ronaldo, who has 11 goals in 11 league appearances for Nassr, was taunted with chants of “Messi!” from Hilal fans as he left the pitch at full time.
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