Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after lastly ending his three-year look forward to silverware with Al-Nassr after they secured the Saudi Professional League title with a 4-1 win over Damac.
The Portuguese ahead scored twice within the win at Alawwal Park in Riyadh as Al-Nassr held off rivals Al-Hilal to clinch the championship.
Ronaldo, 41, helped put the sport past doubt with targets within the 62nd and eightieth minutes, together with a uncommon free-kick from a good angle.
Former Liverpool ahead Sadio Mane opened the scoring earlier than Kingsley Coman doubled Al-Nassr’s lead early within the second half.
Morlaye Sylla briefly pulled one again for Damac, however Ronaldo’s double sealed the title and sparked emotional scenes at full-time.
The previous Manchester United and Actual Madrid star was visibly emotional on the bench because the match drew to a detailed earlier than later celebrating along with his team-mates, companion Georgina Rodriguez and his kids.
It’s the thirty sixth trophy of Ronaldo’s profession and his first main title since becoming a member of Al-Nassr in 2023 following his departure from Manchester United.
Regardless of his prolific scoring report in Saudi Arabia, staff silverware had beforehand eluded him throughout his time within the Center East.
Ronaldo completed the league season with 28 targets in 30 appearances, though he’s set to overlook out on the Golden Boot award to former Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who scored 32 league targets for Al-Ahli.
The Portugal captain will now flip his focus in the direction of the World Cup this summer time, which could possibly be the ultimate main worldwide match of his profession.
