Ronaldo scores 100th goal for Al-Nassr but loses Saudi Super Cup final on penalties

Ronaldo scores 100th goal for Al-Nassr but loses Saudi Super Cup final on penalties

Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly distraught as Al-Nassr suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final, losing 5-3 on penalties after an enthralling 2-2 draw at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward marked a historic milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Al-Nassr, becoming the first player in football … Read more

Israel’s rightward shift leaves its new Arab allies in an awkward spot | CNN

Israel’s rightward shift leaves its new Arab allies in an awkward spot | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  It was a rare embrace between one of Israel’s most controversial politicians and an Arab ambassador. Itamar Ben Gvir and the United Arab … Read more

Manchester United agree deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus

Manchester United agree deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus

Manchester United have agreed a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, the Premier League club announced on Friday, with the transfer subject to the agreement of personal terms, visa and a medical. The Portugal forward is headed back to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009. Financial details were not disclosed … Read more