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

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

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• Mane missed a penalty in Al-Nassr's first pre-season friendly
• Saudi club held to a 1-1 draw
• Ronaldo enjoying summer break after Euros exit

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Al-Nassr were without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is enjoying a vacation with his family after Portugal's heartbreaking exit from the quarter-final of Euro 2024. The 39-year-old, personally, had a nightmare outing in the European Championship as for the first time in his career, the star striker failed to score a goal in a major tournament.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al-Nassr are all set to offer a new lucrative contract to Ronaldo, whose current deal expires next summer. The new contract would see Ronaldo prolonging his career well beyond the age of 40.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?

  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.