If there’s one thing Cristiano Ronaldo is not used to, it’s being hooked at halftime. But new Al Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou was not afraid of clashing with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner when he replaced his captain after just 45 minutes on Tuesday.
The reigning Saudi Pro League champions quickly found themselves on the back foot against Al Ettifaq after goalkeeper Bento went sent off just 13 minutes into the game. By the time the halftime whistle sounded, Al Nassr were down 2–0.
