Video: Cristiano Ronaldo Salute Al Nassr Fans, Celebrate With Them After Arab Cup Glory

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo Salute Al Nassr Fans, Celebrate With Them After Arab Cup Glory

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at August 13, 2023 at 8:35 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo joined the fanbase of Al-Nassr during the Arab Cup celebration
  • Ronaldo's two goals in the Arab Cup final guided his side to victory
  • It was his maiden trophy for the club since joining in January

Amidst his jubilant celebrations, Cristiano Ronaldo took a moment to acknowledge Al-Nassr's loyal supporters following his team's conquest over Al-Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on Saturday, August 12.

The 38-year-old assumed a leading role in securing the club's debut trophy in the regional competition, orchestrating a comeback victory against their city rivals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside his teammates, acknowledged Al-Nassr's loyal fanbase after their maiden Arab Cup triumph. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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Ronaldo emphatically demonstrated his knack for determining the outcome of matches. He ignited the turnaround by netting the equalizing goal, propelling the tightly contested match into extra time, Sportstar reports.

He then conjured yet another pivotal moment with a diving header that sealed victory for the Knights of Nahd.

Despite his heroic efforts, his performance was cut short due to a minor injury that prompted a substitution.

Nevertheless, he earned the distinction of being the top scorer with six goals across six games, adding a crowning achievement to his successful performance, per BBC.

The triumph against Hilal at the King Fahd Stadium in Ta'if also marked the conclusion of Cristiano's two-year title drought, a period coinciding with the club's inaugural victory in the tournament's history.

Post-game, the five-time Ballon d'Or awardee cast caution aside, wholeheartedly celebrating alongside his teammates despite his injury.

In a heartfelt gesture, he made his way to the stands, where Al-Nassr's devoted fanbase was seated, joining them in their elated celebrations.

Here is the video:

Ronaldo spotted dancing

In an unusually exuberant manner, the Portuguese maestro showcased his immense delight through dancing following Al-Nassr's triumphant victory in the Arab Cup.

A video circulating on the X app, formerly known as Twitter, captured CR7 lifting the trophy triumphantly on his shoulder while energetically dancing with joy.

Ronaldo's powerful message to everyone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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.

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.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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