Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry gesture to cost boss his job? Luis Castro facing Al-Nassr chop after Super Cup capitulation – with Saudi Pro League season yet to start

Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry gesture aimed at Al-Nassr team-mates during a Super Cup final defeat may end up costing Luis Castro his job.

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• More silverware slipped out of reach
• Portuguese star cut a frustrated figure
• Change in the dugout now being mooted

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Serious questions are being asked of the man in the dugout following a second-half capitulation against Al-Hilal. Ronaldo had put Al-Nassr in front as they sought to land major silverware at the start of the 2024-25 campaign, but the Portuguese ended up on the wrong end of a 4-1 scoreline.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  All four of those goals were scored in a stunning 17-minute passage of play, with Ronaldo clearly frustrated with the effort, or lack of, being put in by those around him. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was caught on camera making lewd gestures to his colleagues.

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  WHAT CASTRO'S AGENT SAID

  It is now being claimed that head coach Castro, who took charge of Al-Nassr in July 2023, could be relieved of his duties. His representative, Antonio Teixeira, has told as speculation rages: “We were not informed of anything about not continuing. Castro has a passion to achieve championships with the team during the new season, and he was not successful in the Super Cup, but I do not know anything about the others and whether they want to achieve championships or not.”

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Change is being mooted with the new Saudi Pro League season yet to get underway. Ronaldo and Co are due to face Al-Raed in their opener on Thursday. It remains to be seen who will be at the helm and overseeing more bids for major honours by the time all-time great CR7 returns to the field.