Al Nassr Player Melts Cristiano Ronaldo’s Heart With Powerful Speech Ahead of Arab Cup Semis, Video

• Al-Nassr are gearing up for their Arab Cup semi-final tie
• The Knights of Nahd will face Al Shorta from Iraq on August 9
• One of Ronaldo's teammates gave a powerful speech to charge the team for their assignment

Al-Nassr is intensifying its preparations for the imminent Arab Club Champions Cup semi-final clash against Al Shorta on Wednesday, August 9.

The Riyadh-based club is setting its sights on triumphing in the regional tournament, setting the stage for an enthralling 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season.

Having fortified their roster with notable additions such as Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich, Marcelo Brozovic, a key player in Inter Milan's 2023 UEFA Champions League final run, Seko Fofana, the captain of RC Lens, and left-back Alex Telles, per Football Whispers, the Knights of Nahd are firmly positioned as strong contenders for the coveted title,

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Nonetheless, their path is set to be challenging as they face off against the formidable Iraqi champions, Al Shorta. Al Shorta's stunning victory over Al-Sadd in the quarter-finals earned them a deserving place in the semi-finals, according to QSL.

Following their final training session leading up to the match, the team united in a circle, with one player delivering an inspiring speech to infuse their spirits with determination.

This rallying call struck a chord with the entire squad, even resonating with Cristiano Ronaldo, who went on to embrace his teammate to acknowledge the motivating message.

Mane charges Al-Nassr teammates

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Senegalese forward Sadio Mane has charged his new teammates at Al Nassr to challenge for all trophies available following his move to the Saudi Pro League.

The 31-year-old signed a four-year deal to join Al Nassr from German giants Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.

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During his introduction, Mane urged his teammates including Cristiano Ronaldo to be ready to compete for all titles, as spotted in a video shared on social media.

Ronaldo's impact on Saudi league

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) currently holds the top rank in Asia, supporting Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction that it won't be long before it competes with Europe's premier leagues.

The addition of Ronaldo to Al-Nassr has had a transformative effect. A fascinating trend has emerged, attracting a host of top-tier players to the Gulf State.