Score to settle Ronaldo delivered goals but major titles did not follow - what is his next challenge?

For a social media post described around the world as "cryptic", it doesn't seem all that hard to decipher. Minutes after Al-Nassr's last game of a disappointing season ended in defeat on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo - who had previously said that he was happy to finish his career in Saudi Arabia - posted on social media. "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all."

- John Duerden

The biggest star in the Saudi Pro League looks to be on his way out of Riyadh after two and a half years of personal milestones but no major trophy with Al-Nassr. With the Yellows no closer to a first title since 2019 than when he joined in December 2022 and no place in Asia's Champions League next season, the 40-year-old may not, as the club had long expected, extend his contract - which ends on 30 June - for another year.

The season was similar to the one before for captain and club but not quite as good. Al-Nassr finished third, one place lower and 12 points fewer than last season. Ronaldo finished as the league's top scorer with 25, 10 fewer than his record haul of 35 from the previous campaign. There were spectacular strikes, trademark headers and eight penalties. All in all, 99 goals in 111 games for Al-Nassr in all competitions is impressive.