Ronaldo misses penalty in first match after Portugal suspension
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a spot-kick in the first half as Al Nassr won 1-0 in his first match back.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in his first match since being suspended by Portugal for walking out on his national team. The spot-kick came in first-half stoppage time when Al Nassr faced Neom in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo's fellow Portugal international João Felix instead scored the winning goal just after the hour mark. Ronaldo had been suspended for 30 days and fined 255 euros after leaving Portugal's camp before a Nations League game.
Al Nassr's victory lifted them to third place in the Saudi Pro League table.
- 30 days
- Suspension length
- 255 euros
- Fine amount
- November 14 vs Denmark
- Next Portugal match
- Al Nassr 1-0 Neom
- Match result
Why it mattersThe suspension affects Ronaldo's return to international football as Portugal prepares for their Nations League match in November.
AustraliaNo direct Australian consequence, though Ange Postecoglou's team moved up the Saudi Pro League table with the win.
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