Ronaldo Pens Powerful Message to Mane, Al Nassr Teammates After Winning First Trophy With Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al-Nassr to a historic Arab Cup success
• His two goals guided the Riyadh-based club to a come-from-behind win against Al-Hilal
• The victory marked a watershed moment in his career, his first trophy since the 2020-21 season

Cristiano Ronaldo penned a heartfelt message for everyone following his instrumental role in leading a 10-man Al-Nassr to a remarkable comeback victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on August 12th.

Ronaldo netted twice, rallying the Knights of Nahd from the brink of defeat to secure their inaugural championship in the competition's history.

At 38 years old, he demonstrated his prowess by netting the equalizing goal through a perfectly executed pass, pushing the match into extra time.

Subsequently, he showcased his clutch abilities by capitalizing on a rebound, propelling Al-Nassr into the lead and ultimate triumph over their city rivals, Al-Hilal, Inside Sport reports.

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This victory marked his team's first win over Hilal since December 16, 2021, and it was a particularly meaningful achievement for Cristiano himself. It marked his first piece of silverware with Al-Nassr, breaking his trophy drought from his initial season, per Fan Nation.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner emerged as the top scorer in the regional tournament with six goals, yet the MVP award went to Hilal's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Undeterred, the seasoned Portuguese athlete turned to social media to share his elation, emphasizing his role in inspiring this historic accomplishment for Al-Nassr.

"Extremely proud to help the team win this important trophy for the 1st time!" he wrote on the X App, formerly known as Twitter.

"Thank you to everyone in the club that was involved in this great achievement and to my family and friends for always being by my side! Fantastic support by our fans! This also belongs to you!"

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Ronaldo wins 1st trophy with Al-Nassr

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

The 38-year-old's exceptional goal-scoring aptitude not only secured Al-Nassr's first triumph in the regional competition but also marked his initial piece of silverware since his move to Saudi Arabia.