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Cristiano Ronaldo sorely missed! Sadio Mane produces shocking penalty gaffe as Al-Nassr slump to disappointing draw in first pre-season game - with Portuguese talisman still on holiday after Euro 2024 heartache

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<p>The former Liverpool star failed to convert a penalty as Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Portuguese fourth-division side Louletano DC in their first pre-season friendly on Sunday. The Saudi Pro League giants were trailing at halftime, however, Mohammed Maran's 55th-minute strike made sure that Ronaldo's team avoided embarrassment.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Sadio Mané a falhar um penálti contra o Louletano é a magia da pré-época <a href="https://t.co/nHGk1H2SFa">pic.twitter.com/nHGk1H2SFa</a></p>— B24 (@B24PT) <a href="https://twitter.com/B24PT/status/1812465807445672196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Al-Nassr were without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-time-off-georgina-rodriguez-after-euro-2024-portugal/blt2d7b38010bdf1cda#cs090f74581d710fc3" target="_blank">enjoying a vacation with his family</a> after Portugal's heartbreaking exit from the quarter-final of Euro 2024. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-worst-xi-euro-2024-szoboszlai-zinchenko/blt3e0264741d1d204d" target="_blank">The 39-year-old, personally, had a nightmare outing</a> in the European Championship as for the first time in his career, the star striker failed to score a goal in a major tournament.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to journalist <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1866843/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-transfer/" target="_blank">Ben Jacobs</a>, Al-Nassr are all set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/contract-extension-cristiano-ronaldo-40-al-nassr-superstar-prolong-62-goal-stint-saudi-arabia/blt9b5fe85776a669ee#cs1f4fd3a1260bb615" target="_blank">offer a new lucrative contract</a> to Ronaldo, whose current deal expires next summer. The new contract would see Ronaldo prolonging his career well beyond the age of 40.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Luis Castro's side will be next seen in action on Friday as they take on Portuguese second-tier club Maritimo in another pre-season friendly. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?

Cristiano Ronaldo sorely missed! Sadio Mane produces shocking penalty miss as Al-Nassr slump to disappointing draw in first pre-season game - with Portuguese talisman still on holiday after Euro 2024 heartache | Goal.com

Al-Nassr missed Cristiano Ronaldo as Sadio Mane squandered a spot-kick in the club&apos;s first pre-season friendly.