Cristiano Ronaldo Treated Like a ‘King’ By Entire Stadium After Heroic Display for Al Nassr: Video
FootballRonaldo: Argentina Women’s National Star Hails CR7 After Arab Cup Glory
- Yamila Rodriguez continues to demonstrate a profound admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo
- The Argentina women's star celebrated her idol's triumph in the Arab Cup on Instagram
- Despite being Lionel Messi's compatriot, she has a Ronaldo tattoo just below her left knee
Argentine women's national team icon, Yamila Rodríguez, has offered a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his recent victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
Despite the ongoing rivalry between the Al-Nassr star forward and her compatriot, Lionel Messi, Rodriguez's steadfast admiration for the Portuguese star sets her apart.
Her delight was evident as she openly expressed her satisfaction at witnessing the 38-year-old secure the Arab Cup title on August 12.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus attacker played a pivotal role in guiding his team to their inaugural triumph in the competition, scoring two goals against Al-Hilal in the final, per SportBIBLE.
Following his achievement with Al-Nassr, Rodriguez saluted her idol on Instagram.
Overcoming an early deficit in the second half, Ronaldo led the Knights of Najd to a dramatic recovery with a 74th-minute equaliser, sending the game into extra time where he scored a decisive diving header.
His remarkable performance at the King Fahd Stadium marked the end of a two-year stretch without a title, with the team's focus now shifting to the Saudi Pro League where Al-Nassr finished as runners-up last season.
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Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo securing his first trophy with Al-Nassr, delivering a remarkable and heroic performance in the Arab Club Champions Cup final on Saturday evening.
The Knights of Najd staged an impressive comeback in the final round of the competition, with the Portuguese star scoring two crucial goals to clinch victory against their city rivals, Al-Hilal.
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FootballArgentine star sports Ronaldo tattoo
Sports Brief also reported on the immense influence of the veteran, evident in the fact that players from Messi's homeland are getting tattoos of his face on themselves.
SE Palmeiras star, Rodriguez has a tattoo of Ronaldo on her left leg despite support for her compatriot being overwhelming in favour of the 2022 World Cup winner.