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Al-Nassr has opted to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo with 20-year-old star striker Meshari Al-Nemer for the next two matches.
This decision comes after the 39-year-old received a red card during the Saudi Super Cup match against Al-Hilal.
According to Essentially Sports, despite Al-Nassr's appeal, Ronaldo's suspension was upheld, rendering the Portuguese superstar unavailable for the upcoming league games.
Manager Luis Castro has chosen Al-Nemer as Ronaldo's replacement, according to reports from Essentially Sports.
Ronaldo was sent off during Al-Nassr's 1-2 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal.
The incident occurred when he allegedly struck defender Ali Al-Bulayhi with his elbow during a brief altercation between the two players.
