Final straw for Cristiano Ronaldo after Champions League failure? Al-Nassr miss out on elite continental competition in AFC as Portuguese superstar sees exit mooted

Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way out of Al-Nassr this summer after failing to qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite.

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• Saudi side fallen away from top two
• Ronaldo absent for last three games
• Out of contract this summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  A 1-1 draw at home to Al-Taawoun on Friday night has left Al-Nassr sitting fourth in the Saudi Pro League, seven points away from second-placed Al-Hilal, with the top two gaining spots in the AFC Champions League elite.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The drop means Ronaldo will not play in Asia's elite competition – where he scored eight goals in 2024-25 – next term, and it may sway his decision on renewing his contract with the football icon set to become a free agent this summer.

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  Al-Nassr do still have the chance to qualify for the AFC Champions League two – equivalent to the Europa League – but Ronaldo and Co must finish third and rely on Al-Ittihad beating Al-Qadsiah in the King's Cup final later this month.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Ronaldo has failed to deliver a title in three seasons at Al-Nassr and may call it time on his venture outside of Europe. Reports have suggested the five-time Ballon d'Or winner could return home to Portugal and see out his career there.