In a dramatic twist to the Saudi Pro League title race, Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al Nassr side saw their championship hopes take a hit after a 2-1 loss at Al Qadsiah on Friday night.
The visitors fell behind in the 35th minute when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forced a save from Al Nassr's goalkeeper. Turki Al-Ammar pounced on the rebound to give Al Qadsiah the lead and send their fans into raptures.
Just when momentum seemed to slip away, Sadio Mane brought Al Nassr back on level terms in the 84th minute, lifting the away crowd and narrowing the gap to leaders Al Ittihad.
However, Aubameyang struck again three minutes later, heading in a winner that sealed a memorable upset and left Al Nassr facing an uphill battle for the title.
With the defeat, Al Nassr remain third, eight points behind Al Ittihad with only six matches left. Al Qadsiah's victory moves them up to fifth, adding fresh intrigue to the league's closing stages.
For global football fans, entrepreneurs, and travelers tuning in from across G20 nations, the result is a reminder that in modern sport, nothing is guaranteed until the final whistle.
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Ronaldo's title hopes suffer major blow as Al Nassr lose to Al Qadsiah
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