The sporting icon‚ now 40‚ has not won a single competitive tournament in the Middle East since making the big money move from Manchester United in December 2022. And Ronaldo's latest heartache came at the hands of his former team-mate Karim Benzema ‚ who spearheaded Al-Ittihad to a win over Al-Nassr in the King's Cup round of 16 last night.

Footage shared online shows Ronaldo‚ 40‚ talking to himself as he waits to take a shot in the 96th minute of Al Nassr's King's Cup defeat by Al Ittihad on Tuesday.

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