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    Football · Monday, February 16, 2026

    Ronaldo Returns, Ronaldo Scores. Title Race Back On?

    The script was so predictable wasn't it? Cristiano Ronaldo, absent for three Saudi Pro League matches during a public standoff with Al Nassr's ownership structure, returned to the starting lineup on Friday night against Al Fateh and scored the opening goal inside 23 minutes.

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    Ronaldo Returns, Ronaldo Scores. Title Race Back On?

    The script was so predictable wasn't it? Cristiano Ronaldo, absent for three Saudi Pro League matches during a public standoff with Al Nassr's ownership structure, returned to the starting lineup on Friday night against Al Fateh and scored the opening goal inside 23 minutes.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo smiles with both arms raised in a yellow training top, with a blue-grey echo and green accent on cream.
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