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Cristiano Ronaldo waxed spiritual following his match-winning goal for Al-Nassr in their dramatic comeback win against Al-Shabab.
Ronaldo netted what would be the eventual winning goal for the Knights of Nahd, sealing a 3-2 win in an exciting five-goal thriller on Tuesday night.
But it was Al-Shabab that drew first blood through Argentine midfielder, Cristian Guanca. He doubled the lead to worsen the plight of Al-Nassr as the visitors threatened to dent the title ambitions of the home side.
But on the stroke of half-time, Anderson Talisca pulled one back before Abdulrahman Ghareeb netted the equalizer. Cristiano then added the cherry on the cake with a breathtaking match-winner, his 14th goal in 15 league appearances.
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FootballHowever, his gesture after the goal has since gone viral. The 38-year-old ditched his signature 'Siuu' celebration to bow to Allah, an act purposely done with the intention of worshipping in Islamic tenets.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning goal from outside the box to help Al-Nassr complete their comeback against Al-Shabab, keeping his side's faint title hopes alive with two games remaining, Sports Brief reported.
Ronaldo's strike, his 15th goal in the Saudi Pro League, proved to be the match-winner for Dinko Jelicic's side. They beat Al Shabab 3-2 in an enthralling five-goal match at the Mrsool Park.
The 38-year-old took matters into his own hands when he fired home an unstoppable drive from the edge of the box to complete the fightback, lifting the roof of the stadium as the home crowd cheered.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted donning an expensive watch worth an eyewatering £750,000 during his time off from Al-Nassr.
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FootballEagle-eyed fans took note of the expensive timepiece after the veteran striker gave his millions of followers on Instagram a glimpse of him relaxing.
In a viral photo, Ronaldo is seen wearing a stylish polo shirt, which he complemented with the luxurious watch. Fans were quickly drawn to his accessories.