Reactions to Mane and Ronaldo’s Bromance: “This Is a Special Team”

Reactions to Mane and Ronaldo’s Bromance: “This Is a Special Team”

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at September 5, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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  • Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed being coaches during a recent match
  • Both superstars have formed a strong partnership since Mane arrived at Al-Nassr
  • Mane and Ronaldo have played pivotal roles in the Saudi team's latest run of wins

Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo are enjoying a bromance at Al-Nassr, which has left the club’s supporters and fans worldwide in awe of their blossoming friendship.

Both players have been in superb form for their Saudi Pro League club, with the Portuguese forward sitting on top of the scorers' chart as Al-Nassr push to win the league title this season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane have shared a special frienship since the Senegal international arrived at Al Nassr this summer. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh
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During Al Nassr’s resounding 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was seen giving instructions to his teammates on the pitch.

Mane clearly found this amusing and playfully pushed his captain closer to the technical area to ensure he could be heard by the other players.

Fans have now hailed both superstars after the act went viral on social media, claiming Al-Nassr has become a special team due to both superstars.

Ronaldo, who was voted the Saudi Pro League Player of the Month for August according to Sportskeeda, had netted a brace in the tie and also set up Mane's goal for Al-Nassr.

Both superstars were substituted in the 81st and 86th minute, respectively, as the Knights of Najd strolled to a comfortable victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 850th career goal

Meanwhile, Ronaldo entered the history books again after the 38-year-old forward scored a superb goal and provided two assists against Al-Hazm on Saturday, GOAL reports.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner became the first footballer to reach a milestone of 850 career goals after netting Al-Nassr’s fourth goal to extend his team’s current winning run.

After six goals in four SPL games this season, Ronaldo will be looking to keep his team climbing the league standings after they lost their first two matches of the season.

Sadio Mane scores sensational goal for Al Nassr

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Mane scoring for the third game running as Al-Nassr eased past Al Hazm in their Saudi Pro League tie at the weekend.

The ever-lively forward was a menace throughout the game, with his outstanding performance crowned by a stunner to set his team ahead by four.

In a video shared on social media, Mane brilliantly curled home from the edge of the box to continue his terrific run of form in the league with Al-Nassr.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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