World Newspapers Criticize Al-Nassr and Ronaldo After Defeat to Al-Qadisiyah
Monday 04-05-2026
Global media covered Al-Nassr's 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Roshn League, considering the result to have shifted the balance of the title race.

The coverage highlighted the decline in Cristiano Ronaldo's impact during the match, in one of the most notable surprises of the decisive round of the season.

The Guardian described the defeat as a painful blow, especially since it halted a long winning streak for Al-Nassr, which had reached 20 consecutive victories across various tournaments.

On the other hand, AS highlighted the remarkable performance of forward Julian Quinones, emphasizing that he stole the spotlight with a goal and an assist, outperforming the goal-less Ronaldo.

ESPN agreed with this view, praising Quinones' performance and considering him the standout player in the match, given the absence of the usual impact from Al-Nassr's captain.

Yahoo Sports considered the loss a direct threat to Al-Nassr's ambitions, as it reignited the battle for the top spot.

CNN indicated that the team has entered a new pressure phase after its calculations in the title race became complicated, and it lost part of its previous advantage.

As for the Portuguese press, Record saw that the result halted the team's great momentum, while A Bola described what happened as a collision with reality after missing the opportunity to widen the gap.

These coverages reflect the magnitude of the impact caused by the loss, not only in terms of the result but also in the form of competition, which has become more complex in the final rounds.

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