Al Nassr Wins 3-1 at Neom, Ronaldo Nets Penalty

Al Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Neom on Saturday in Tabuk, extending their perfect start to the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season with an eighth consecutive win. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive second goal from the penalty spot, helping his team maintain a three-point lead at the top of the standings with 24 points from eight matches.

The game at King Khalid Sports City Stadium began with Al Nassr dominating possession in the first half, but they struggled to convert chances. Ronaldo missed a close-range header, and Sadio Mane fired wide from inside the box, leaving the score goalless at halftime. Frustration boiled over as players headed to the dressing rooms. Ronaldo confronted referee Abdullah Al Shehri, delivering a sarcastic remark: "Well done, well done. Keep going like that, you're doing a good game, very good game you do." The incident, captured on camera, highlighted the team's dissatisfaction with several decisions.

The second half brought swift change. Just two minutes after the restart, Angelo Gabriel broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, reacting quickly to a rebound from Ronaldo's free kick and firing low past Neom goalkeeper Luis Maximiano. Neom's...