Though there is a noticeably larger number of Saudi football fans at stadium overall, black clouds put a damper on the occasion.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football legend, achieved a milestone by scoring 100 goals in four separate nations.

Al Ahli beat Al Nassr 5-3 on penalties on Friday at the Hong Kong Stadium to clinch the Saudi Super Cup trophy. Abdullah Al-Khaibari’s spot kick was saved by Edouard Mendy as none of the Ahli takers missed the target in the shootout as the side won its second Super Cup title. It first won back in 2016.