CR7 has to wait: Al-Nassr keeper’s 98th-minute blunder delays Cristiano’s maiden Saudi title!
He’s been waiting for three years. Three years of laughter and belittling of those who don’t like him. And he thought his moment had finally come, but alas… He’ll have to wait a little bit more.Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr were on the verge of winning the title, the club’s first since 2019 and the Portuguese’s maiden major trophy since he joined the Saudi giants in 2023.They were up since the 37th minute, when Mohamed Simakan broke the deadlock and paved the way for his team’s vital triumph.CR7’s ex-United teammate reveals: If Ronaldo tells you to go to supermarket, you do what he saysDuring the much more exciting first half, each side had its chances. Karim Benzema wasted a colossal point-blank opportunity and had an opener disallowed, while Kingsley Coman hit the post.After the break, the visitors lost strength in pursuing at least an equalizer, as Jorge Jesus’ team skillfully maintained the lead and awaited the final seconds with the trophy in their hands. And then – a tragedy..