Ronaldo's Saudi Title Delayed After Al Nassr Goalkeeping Error

Cristiano Ronaldo must wait longer to secure his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr suffered a dramatic setback in their match against Al Hilal. In the final seconds of added time, Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento fumbled a long throw-in, resulting in a bizarre own goal that allowed second-placed Al Hilal to snatch a 1-1 draw in Riyadh. This result leaves the 41-year-old superstar and his teammates stunned, as they were moments away from clinching the championship. Despite the disappointment, Ronaldo remains optimistic, posting on social media that the dream is close and urging his team to keep their heads up for the final step. Currently, Al Nassr sits five points ahead of Al Hilal with only one game remaining in the season, although their rivals have a game in hand. The title can still be sealed when Al Nassr faces Damac next week. Since joining the Saudi league in 2023, Ronaldo has not yet won a domestic honor, though his arrival significantly boosted the profile of Saudi football and attracted other global stars like Neymar and Karim Benzema to the region.