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.

King Jude of El Clasico! Bellingham dominates Barcelona

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Cheeky Kobbie Mainoo bid‚ King interest and Newcastle United's January transfer priority decision

Victoria Beckham had brutal response to King Charles' David Beckham suggestion

Leon King opens up on Rangers‚ summer uncertainty and his 'new lease of confidence' at Ayr United

'No way!' - Victoria Beckham didn't hold back on King Charles reply to David question

Steven Gerrard faces Rangers decision with third 49ers approach on the cards after Dave King endorsement

Controversial sports star claims Charlie Kirk assassination is 'a bigger moment in history' than Martin Luther King's death in wild rant

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the score‚ team news‚ and updates as Liverpool host Southampton and Chelsea travel to Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup‚ with Dominic King and Kieran Gill reporting from the grounds.

King Kane powers Bayern to record Bundesliga start

Man Utd fan who made bonkers hair vow 'could get a job as a King's Guard'

Salah breaks unique record during dramatic UCL win vs Atleti

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score‚ team news and updates as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League‚ with Lewis Steele and Dominic King reporting from the ground.

King wins Fulham's goal of the month for disallowed Chelsea strike

Disallowed King goal vs Chelsea wins goal of the month award

Leon King told how he can still reach Rangers hype levels as Aris take Ibrox alumni tally to 4

Refs chief Webb brands denial of Fulham kid King's goal at Chelsea as "WRONG"

Disallowing King goal was 'misjudgement' - Webb

Fulham youngster King: A perfectly good goal

'Sanitising football' - VAR slammed after King's solo stunner ruled out

Lamine Yamal remains the King of Dribbling

Fulham midfielder King: Good time to face Man Utd

Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley flogs stadium as fans make their feelings clear

FPL tips for gameweek two: Gyokeres‚ Semenyo‚ King and more

'The King is dead‚ long live the King' - Palace confirm Eze exit

DONE DEAL: Everton land Wolves keeper King

Why Liverpool fans boo 'God Save the King' national anthem explained ahead of Community Shield

Liverpool fans boo 'God Save the King' national anthem as reasons explained

Don Elbaum‚ Audacious Boxing Promoter and Heavyweight Raconteur‚ Dies at 94

King urges Lionesses to target World Cup glory after 'great pride' of Euros win

King Charles England Euro 2025 message speaks volumes as trophy parade plans confirmed

Lionesses fans fume after spotting glaring omission from King Charles' royal message of support to England side ahead of Women's...

King signs new long-term deal with Fulham as young star commits future

Leon King Rangers exit talks on verge of collapse as Wycombe route closes despite transfer fee agreed

Benjamin Nygren knows his Celtic history as he namedrops 'King of Kings' and shares secret he hopes to bring to ParkheadBenjamin Nygren in knowing Celtic namedrop as he tells fans exactly what he hopes to bring to Parkhead

St Mirren sign Jamaica international King

David Beckham awarded knighthood in King Charles III's birthday honours list

David Beckham knighthood: King Charles' Birthday Honours explained

ARISE SIR DAVID! Manchester United and England icon declares himself 'immensely proud' after being bestowed a knighthood in King's Birthday Honours

Darts duo Littler and Humphries handed MBEs in King's Birthday Honours

The Athletic FC: The rise of Infantino‚ 'King of Soccer'‚ Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal

Official - De Bruyne joins Napoli: ‘King Kev is here'

Celtic to make it four princes south of the King's Road as Callum Osmand joins £70m of transfer ingenuity

Rangers track forwards as King nears St Mirren move - gossip

EXCLUSIVE! Richard King to join St Mirren with Jamaica ace lauded by Steve McClaren on the way to Paisley

Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles: reports

David Beckham's feud with son Brooklyn and staggering net worth close to King Charles'

David Beckham to finally get knighthood as King Charles forgives explosive leaked emails

King of Napoli Scott McTominay has already proved that Manchester United were wrong to sell him‚ says Scotland captain Andy...

ARISE SIR DAVID! Beckham to finally be awarded knighthood as years of snubs set to end with England legend placed on King's Birthday Honours List

The Rangers realisation that astounded Andrew Cavenagh as Dave King hopes board moodswings are now thing of the past

King of the impossible: How Luis Enrique rewarded PSG's faith with UCL crown

Dave King makes one thing about new Rangers owners crystal clear as he has word of 'caution' for expectant fans

My pick for Rangers job is the cosmopolitan option and I can't believe the cheek of Dave King's suggestion - Hugh Keevins

King says Gerrard is obvious Rangers choice - gossip

Rangers takeover chiefs handed ominous warnings from Dave King as Davide Ancelotti and transfer muscle tackled

Dave King urges Rangers takeover crew to reconsider Steven Gerrard as 'obvious' next manager choice

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Scott McTominay ascends to Napoli God tier as he assumes Maradona's mantle to become second King of Naples

Napoli 2 Cagliari 0: McTominay is the King of Naples after stunning strike helps his side clinch the Serie A title

A LEGENDARY FAREWELL: 'King' De Bruyne shows there's more glory days to come as Man City icon bows out at the Etihad

Kevin De Bruyne‚ King of Manchester City: What he's really like behind the scenes‚ how he challenged Pep Guardiola‚ set the...

Angel City's Savy King released from hospital

Angel City's King out of hospital‚ thankful to fans

NWSL commissioner on decision to play after Savy King's collapse: 'All we could do is learn'

NWSL expresses 'regret' for continuing match after King collapse

League says Angel City game should have stopped after King collapsed

KING'S RANSOM! David Beckham and Victoria catching King Charles as Salford City owner's net worth soars

NWSL admits Angel City-Utah game should not have continued after Savy King collapse

David Beckham and wife Victoria's colossal new net worth closing in on King Charles' fortune

David Beckham's fortune soars to new heights as net worth with Victoria just behind King

NWSLPA calls for league protocol change in wake King incident

NWSL reviewing rules amid criticism of decision to play on after Savy King collapse

Angel City's King undergoes heart surgery‚ prognosis 'excellent'

King has heart surgery after collapsing during NWSL game

Angel City's Savy King has heart surgery following on-field collapse

Angel City defender King‚ 20‚ has heart surgery

NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City's Savy King collapsed

Angel City's Savy King 'stable' after 'medical event' on pitch: NWSL

Kenny Dalglish emotional Liverpool title outpouring stuns even closest family as son opens up on King's perfect weekend

After Savy King's on-field collapse‚ why wasn't Angel City's match cancelled?

Women's soccer star rushed to hospital after collapsing on field

Angel City's Savy King 'responsive' in hospital after collapsing on field during Utah Royals game

Eberechi Eze's chess game analysed: King's Indian Attack‚ solid pawn structure and a booming fianchetto

LANDSLIDE WINNER! Liverpool star Salah named FWA Footballer of the Year with staggering number of votes as Egyptian King recognised

Derek McInnes to Hearts as next manager could change Lawrence Shankland plan as respect obvious for 'curly fries King'

Next Rangers manager hunt accelerates amid sluggish takeover timeline as Danny Rohl whispers reach a crescendo

Dave King is a Rangers attention seeker but 2 things he said in radio interview were genuinely interesting

Former chairman Dave King confident Rangers will be under new ownership by June

King reveals Rangers' huge disadvantage which WON'T be an issue under 49ers

Footballers' birthday night out ended in disgrace after what happened outside Pizza King

Rangers takeover is 90 per cent complete‚ says former chairman Dave King

King says Rangers takeover has '90% probability'

Surprise Scott McTominay trait blows Napoli teammate away as the new King of Naples on verge of more history

Dave King gives update on Rangers takeover timeline

Every word of Dave King Rangers takeover update

Rangers takeover latest as Dave King airs major update and reveals the date 49ers and Cavenagh will seize power

Red-hot Salah out to complete greatest-ever Premier League campaign