Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia has shown he's not afraid to criticise his new superstar player after he admitted Cristiano Ronaldo's missed chance was a big factor in their Super Cup exit to Al-Ittihad.
Ronaldo, who also failed to score in his official Al-Nassr debut on the weekend, was unable to have a major impact as his side lost 3-1 - thanks to goals from Romarinho, Hamdallah and Al-Shaqeeti.
The Portugal forward did however come close, as he sprang into action just before half-time, leaping high into the air and diverting a powerful header at goal, only to be denied by Grohe in goal.
Al-Ittihad then immediately went up the other end and made it 2-0 just 28 seconds later, leaving Ronaldo and Co with a mountain to climb.
'One of the things that changed the course of the match was Cristiano's missed opportunity in the first half,' Garcia assessed after the game.
'I congratulate Al-Ittihad. They presented a much better first half than us, and we played a good second half, but unfortunately we were not able to adjust the result. It's true that we regret losing the Super Cup, but we are still the first in the league.'
Ronaldo also suffered an injury scare as he went down clutching his ankle but fortunately he was able to continue.
He is still waiting for his first competitive goal for his new club but did net twice in the friendly against Paris Saint-Germain.
RogerCule
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player. He just needs a good Coach to convince him to RETIRE
slimphil
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if it were Abubakar in that position he would have scored
Kukbdkstu
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Ronaldo fans are saying the match was rigged🤣
Mujeebgaming
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plz retire please we fans beg you retire with respect or otherwise clubs like Al nasr will also release you
CrUeL_Prince
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lol, as if only Ronaldo played the match, your defence is trash admit it
Jeremy21
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It wouldn't be good to see Ronaldo being benched in Al qaeda, or what's the name again?
Kuzdelostz
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ronaldo fans are really going through alot these days[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
AKKayina
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rasford without ronaldo is on fire bruno without ronaldo is the best midfielder in epl man utd without ronaldo is a threat for epl big six but ronaldo will never realized...he saw only money in this world. He should stop being too greedy but retired by now.
Vawbdlrsz
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You can NEVER BURY TRUTH. Ronaldo is just struggling to keep his head above waters in football. His supporters are the offenders. instead of them to tell him the truth, they are desperately urging him on by mouths and social media. The spirit is not willing and the flesh is not willing and his fans are not being sincere. RONALDO IS TOTALLY FINISHED. He can bring home only camel meat...I learned camels are very sweet.
jeedoprstz
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He should just retire instead of disgracing himself n forcing maters.
JZB10
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Ronaldo plays by himself and not with FIFA and her referees . Ronaldo stands alone and not with FIFA and her referees
but he collected their awards...😂 you just being silly man
kudos1981
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Ronaldo plays by himself and not with FIFA and her referees . Ronaldo stands alone and not with FIFA and her referees
that's the lie you guys keep telling yourselves. we've seen good players performing really well but losing a match, it happens. he's neither performing nor contributing.
Bowdemoz
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player. He just needs a good Coach to convince him to RETIRE
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Ronaldo plays by himself and not with FIFA and her referees . Ronaldo stands alone and not with FIFA and her referees