Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr beat Toulouse 2-1

Portuguese icon makes his first appearance after extending his contract with Saudi club

Last updated: July 30, 2025 | 23:02

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Saudi Pro League football club Al-Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring with his teammate Nassr's Senegalese Forward Sadio Mane during a friendly football match agtainst FC Toulouse in Groedig, Austria on July 30, 2025.

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Dubai: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stole the limelight after scoring a crucial goal for Al Nassr in the pre-season friendly against French side Toulouse FC at the Untersberg-Arena.

The 40-year-old is making his first appearance since extending his contract with the Saudi club recently.

Al Nassr recovered from a defensive blunder to defeat their oppponent 2-1 with the second goal coming from Mohammed Maran in the 76th minute.

Ronaldo was substituted at half-time for midfielder Abdullah Al Khaibari and fellow forward Joao Felix, who joined from Chelsea for £43.7 million on Tuesday, was replaced after 59 minutes by Saudi Arabia striker Mohammed Marran.

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