In an unexpecteԀ twist during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, Sadio Mane, the Senegal forward, made headlines by declining to take a penalty on Tuesday night. Despite this initial decision, Mane went on to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess by securing a brace, contributing to Al-Nassr’s impressive 5-2 victory over Al-Ittihad.

Meanwhile, in another football development, the renowned striker Cristiano Ronaldo continued his extraordinary form by scoring two goals, bringing his total for the year 2023 to an impressive 53.

This remarkable achievement further solidifies Ronaldo’s position as the leading goal-scorer of the year. Interestingly, Ronaldo displayed sportsmanship by offering Mane the opportunity to take the penalty during the game, which the former Liverpool star chose to decline.

During a post-match press conference, Mane explained, “Cristiano asked me to take the penalty kιck, but I refused because it was a crucial moment in the match, so I gave it to Cristiano.”

Mane has been in excellent form for the Saudi giants, scoring his tenth goal for the club in the victory over Al-Ittihad. Additionally, the Senegalese forward has provided six assists so far this season.