Man United Star Sends Powerful Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Al Nassr Win Arab Cup

Man United Star Sends Powerful Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Al Nassr Win Arab Cup

Isaac Darko
updated at August 13, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo inspired 10-man Al-Nassr to victory in the Arab Cup final
  • The 38-year-old's brace single-handedly won the regional tournament for the Riyadh-based club
  • It marks his first silverware for the club since moving to Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo found success in the Arab Club Champions Cup after his controversial exit from Manchester United in 2022.

Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian adventure culminated in a moment of joyous celebration as he secured his first trophy with Al-Nassr on Saturday, August 12.

Subsequently, a powerful message awaited him from the Manchester United prodigy, Alejandro Garnacho.

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Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to win the Arab Club Champions Cup. Credit: @totalronaldo
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Scoring the equalising goal during regulation and notching up the match-winner during the extended period against Al-Hilal, Ronaldo steered the nine-man Al-Nassr to an improbable trophy victory.

The victory stands as a notable achievement for the 38-year-old, particularly following an extended stretch that felt like an eternity devoid of trophy triumphs.

It's worth highlighting that the veteran forward's most recent trophy was secured with Juventus in 2021, signifying a span of over two seasons without such an accomplishment.

Garnacho praises Ronaldo

His post-match Instagram post reflected his pride in the important achievement. But it was not only Ronaldo who had something to say about the victory.

However, Ronaldo wasn't the sole individual to express thoughts on the victory.

19-year-old Manchester United sensation Garnacho took to Instagram to convey a concise yet impactful message to his former comrade as he wrote "inspiration," followed by a trophy emoji.

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Cristiano Ronaldo received a strong message from United wonder kid Alejandro Garnacho. Credit: @garnacho7
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Ronaldo wins first title with Al-Nassr

Earlier, Sports Brief 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.

Ronaldo's extraordinary display propelled the Knights of Nahd to a remarkable comeback, as he netted two goals to secure victory over their city rivals in an intensely competitive Grand Finale.

Mr Clutch: Fans hail Ronaldo

Sports Brief also reported that football fans have taken to social media to laud Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese icon notched his fifth consecutive goal for Al-Nassr in the Arab Club Champions Cup.

The 38-year-ol capitalised on an exquisite right-sided delivery from Al Ghanam, swiftly equalizing after Al Hilal's Michael had taken the lead in the second half.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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