CRISTIANO RONALDO made a mess of a one-on-one as Al-Nassr’s nightmare start to the season went on.
The Portuguese superstar was out injured when his side lost to Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson’s Al-Ettifaq in their Saudi Pro League opener last week.
He was back to face minnows Al-Taawoun – but might have wished he wasn’t.
Ronaldo started for Al-Nassr, alongside fellow big-name imports Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Anderson Talisca and Seko Fofana.
But they could not stop Taawoun star Leandre Tawamba giving the visitors a shock lead in the 20th minute.
And when Ronaldo had a golden chance to draw his side level after the break, he completely fluffed his lines.
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The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend latched on to a through ball and only had the goalkeeper in his way of the goal.
However, he hesitated in pulling the trigger and tried to round the goalkeeper before being dispossessed by the retreating defenders.
Ronaldo may have been flagged offside anyway, had he found the net.
But fans could not believe it as they watched on with some pointing out the former Man United stars decline is starting to show.
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One Tweeted: “This decline is honestly sad to see…”
A second commented: “He’s finished.”
A third wrote: “Really sad to see man 💔.”
A fourth said: “That’s rough man.”
While another added: “Honestly a sad sight.”
Ronaldo later hit the post with another glorious chance and Al-Nassr would pay for the error as Ahmed Bahusayn sealed the win for Taawoun in stoppage time.
Al-Nassr finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season and face a tough task winning the competition this time round.
The league has seen many stars from Europe make the move over to clubs in high-wages, all of which will be aiming to win the league.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
