Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Penalty, Al-Nassr Eliminated

Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after missing a penalty kick during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Taawoun, which eliminated the team from the Saudi King’s Cup. The miss occurred in stoppage time, where his powerful shot soared over the bar and struck a young fan's phone, knocking it out of his hands and causing a stir on social media. This incident marked Ronaldo's third consecutive exit from the Saudi Cup since his arrival in the Middle East in 2022, with fans joking about his growing reputation for 'breaking more phones than records'. Al-Nassr's hopes for silverware have now shifted towards the upcoming Saudi Pro League matches, where they currently sit third in the standings, trailing leaders Al-Hilal by six points. Ronaldo's only trophy with Al-Nassr so far has been the Arab Club Champions Cup last year. Following the match, Ronaldo posted on social media, emphasizing the importance of learning from challenges.