Ronaldo's absence deflates AFC opener in Iraq. Fans resell tickets as Al Nassr faces Al Shorta without their star in new league format.
Ronaldo Shields Castro as Al Nassr Faces Al Ahli Test
Al Nassr faces Al Ahli in a high-stakes clash, with Ronaldo and Mahrez starring, as coach Luis Castro battles to save his job.
Ronaldo in Iran, and bin Salman on sportswashing - Middle East Round-up
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr made their first away match in the AFC Champions League, playing against Iranian Persepolis. Uri Levy’s weekly Middle Eastern round-up with Asian action and more from Saudi Arabia.
Record Saudi transfers, and Ronaldo reaches AFC Champions League - Middle East Round-Up
Saudi Arabia transfer fees are breaking records every week, not only with the famous European superstars. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo made his AFC Champions League debut. These are the best stories of the week from the Middle East.
Al Duhail win Qatar Stars League and Asian Cup draw - Middle East Round-Up
Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia becomes a possible option, title races in Qatar and Israel and the 2023 Asian Cup draw. All you need to know about the Middle Eastern football in the last week.