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Cristiano Ronaldo apologized after Al Nassr game delayed

Cristiano Ronaldo apologized on behalf of Al Nassr after their game with Al Wehda was delayed due to traffic.

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Ronaldo apologized after Al Nassr game got delayed

Al Nassr’s bus arrived nine minutes after the scheduled kick-off, resulting in a one-hour delay.

Ronaldo’s side secured a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, with the Portuguese star scoring in the 48th minute before letting his teammate Sadio Mane take the penalty.

Al Nassr are now third with 47 points, trailing leaders Al Ittihad — who have a game in hand — by eight points and second-placed Al Hilal by four.

“It was a tough game. The first half was difficult because we did a journey three hours in the bus because of traffic and the roads were closed,” Ronaldo told SSC sports.

“I want to apologise on behalf of Al Nassr for starting the game late. This is should not happen again. Sorry.”

“We started not very good, but in second half we were a little bet better. We fixed our issues and we scored two goals so we are happy.”

Focus on SPL and AFC Champions League

Meanwhile, Ronaldo praised his teammates for bouncing back after their loss to Al Ettifaq.

“[The comeback] should be like that. This is Al Nassr we have to react … We have to continue to win and let’s see what’s going to happen,” said the 40-year-old.

Ronaldo said the team’s focus is on both the SPL and the AFC Champions League Elite, where they will face Esteghlal Tehran in the last 16 on Monday.

“Game-by-game, we have to build again the confidence … We have to do it again we have to win, win, win and let’s see what’s going to happen.”