Al Nassr Women’s Team Coach Reveals Ronaldo As the Secret Behind First League Title

Al Nassr Women’s Team Coach Reveals Ronaldo As the Secret Behind First League Title

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Al-Nassr women's side were crowned champions of the inaugural Saudi Women’s Premier League after a dramatic final-day victory
  • Before their final phase of games, Cristiano Ronaldo was present at the team's training centre to encourage them
  • Al-Nassr's women's team finished the season with 35 points, three ahead of their closest rival Al-Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been identified as the secret ingredient behind the Al-Nassr women's football team's league success.

The veteran, who missed out on winning his first silverware with Al-Nassr after his side were eliminated in the Saudi Super Cup, was instrumental in the female side's maiden league success.

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The Al Nassr women's team clinched the inaugural Saudi Women's League title on the back of Ronaldo's meet-up with the side. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
Source: Twitter

Prior to their final games toward the end of the season, the 38-year-old paid a courtesy call on the side at training.

The former Manchester United ace, known for his unquenchable desire for winning, motivated Al-Nassr women's team.

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Lo and behold, his encouraging words were said to have pushed the female team to the finish line as they clinched the Saudi Women's Premier League for the first time, per Arab News.

"The secret behind achieving the league title for the first time in history is Captain Ronaldo's attendance to training and speaking with the players," the Al-Nassr women's team coach said via Timeline CR7.

On a personal note, Ronaldo has finally hit the ground running in his Saudi sojourn, notching five goals in his last two matches.

Cristiano motivates Al-Nassr women's team

Ronaldo shared a wholesome moment with Al-Nassr women's football at their training grounds.

The 37-year-old, who has had a difficult start to life in Saudi, took time to motivate the all-female side.

Ronaldo shared a photo with them before giving the team a goodwill message ahead of their last two games in the Saudi Women's Premier League.

Ronaldo professes love to Georgina

Meanwhile, Ronaldo took to social media to profess his love for his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, Sports Brief also reported.

The veteran striker penned a sweet Valentine's Day message for his stunning wag, declaring that he is 'lucky' to have her.

The Portuguese talisman attached a cute photo of him and Rodriguez with the caption wishing her well on the day of love.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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