'Scripted': Fans Insist Al Nassr's Arab Cup Victory Was Rigged for Ronaldo

• Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph in the Arab Club Champions Cup is under scrutiny
• The 38-year-old scored twice to rally Al-Nassr to victory against rivals Al-Hilal
• Fans claim the tournament has been rigged in favour of the Portuguese veteran

Was there a conspiracy to have Cristiano Ronaldo win the Arab Club Champions Cup? This is the belief of some football fans, who have claimed the tournament was rigged in favour of the Portuguese veteran.

Ronaldo, in a solo display of skill and determination, propelled the Knights of Najd to their inaugural victory in the history of the tournament against rivals, Al-Hilal.

His brace secured a remarkable come-from-behind triumph against the fellow Saudi Arabian club on August 12, according to Fan Nation.

With only 15 minutes remaining on the clock, the 38-year-old veteran and his Al-Nassr comrades seemed to be on the verge of defeat. However, Ronaldo once again demonstrated his ability to thrive under pressure to equalise for his team.

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His goal extended the match into extra time, ultimately culminating in his deciding the outcome by scoring from a rebound, thereby securing the victory and the trophy.

This accomplishment also marked Ronaldo's first piece of silverware since his relocation to Saudi Arabia, per Al Jazeera.

Fans claim Arab Cup was rigged

Despite these achievements, there exists a faction of fans who remain unconvinced by the feats of the Portuguese maestro.

They have proposed an alternate perspective, suggesting the Arab Club Champions Cup may have been manipulated to portray him in a better light.

@MrBlackOG alluded:

"They scripted the match for Ronaldo to win with 10 men."

@LunihanV1, suggested Ronaldo's match-winning goal was suspicious:

"Just look at the way Al Hilal defended that second goal. Very suspicious! All scripted for Ronaldo to make him look clutch."

@BlancoYMessiii went a step further by claiming Al-Hilal was robbed of a penalty in the dying embers of the match:

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"They denied Al Hilal a clear pen in the last minute. Scripted."

@_VALKlNG argued:

"No Matter How Many Scripted Final They Give to Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Will Forever Be the Goat of Football!"

Ronaldo wins first title with Al-Nassr

Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported on Ronaldo claiming his inaugural trophy with Al-Nassr in a heroic performance against Al-Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on Saturday evening.

The veteran's extraordinary display propelled the Knights of Najd to a remarkable comeback, as he netted two goals to secure victory over their city rivals in an intensely competitive last round.