‘I’ll expose this league’ – Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate makes shock statement after defeat

Al Nassr’s first league defeat of the season has been met with a furious reaction by one of their star players.

The reigning Saudi Pro League champions lost 2-1 at Al Ittihad on Sunday with a brace from George Ilenikhena giving the hosts all three points despite Angelo Gabriel pulling one back for the visitors.

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It ended a run of seven matches unbeaten in the league dating back to last season.

Al Nassr had not tasted defeat since losing to Al Qadsiah on May 3.

Whilst Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, it was his compatriot Joao Felix who was left enraged at full time.

The forward unleashed an angry outburst as he made his way back to the team bus.

Felix had been booked for a foul during the second half by referee Khalid Saleh Al Turais.

He appeared to still be frustrated as he made his way through the mixed zone after the final whistle.

Having refused to speak to reporters, video footage from the mixed zone captured Felix explaining his decision.

The 26-year-old was caught on camera stating: “I won’t speak to you, if I do, I’ll expose the league.”

Felix joined Al Nassr from Chelsea last summer on an initial two-year deal.

He has since scored 30 goals and added 22 assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.

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Those include two goals in the league already this season for Al Nassr, who had made a perfect start under Ange Postecoglou.

The former Tottenham Hotspur manager was appointed in July as Jorge Jesus’ successor.

His side’s defeat on Saturday leaves them three points adrift of leaders Al Hilal.

Their title rivals remain unbeaten with five wins from five matches this season.

Al Nassr will have the opportunity to bounce back at home to Abha on Wednesday night.

They then travel to take on Al Khaleej on Saturday. Neither of their next two opponents have picked up a win yet five matches into the campaign.

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