Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane Melt Fans’ Hearts After Exchanging Embrace Like Brothers, Video

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane have continued to inspire other footballers in Saudi Arabia
• Rare footage has shown the pair embracing after Al-Nassr won the Arab Club Champions Cup
• Ronaldo netted the winner in extra time as the Knights of Najd defeated rival club Al-Hilal 2-1

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane have left fans astonished with rare footage showing the moment the pair embraced after the Arab Club Champions Cup final.

Al-Nassr striker, Ronaldo netted twice to win his first piece of silverware with the Saudi Arabian outfit following their 2-1 win over league rivals, Al-Hilal on August 12.

The first half of the encounter had ended goalless before Michael opened the Blue Waves' account in the 51st minute, only for the veteran to restore parity in the 70th.

The intense encounter saw the match proceed to extra time and it took some Ronaldo wizardry to net the winner for the Knights of Najd in the 98th minute, Sport Star reports.

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It was his first trophy for the club since joining them in December 2022. His Senegalese teammate, who joined the club this summer, was delighted with the former Real Madrid striker.

The Al-Nassr pair shared a warm embrace, with Mane apparently thanking the five-time Ballon d’Or winner for a job well done. A clip of the moment has been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @TheNassrZone.

Ronaldo, Mane embrace after Arab Cup victory

Fans have continued to react to the rare footage that has since gone viral. One commented on the difference between Ronaldo at a club and a national level:

"Better than his Portuguese compatriots and teammates."

Another saw the funny side of things:

"FFS! Ronnie you’re standing on me big toe!"

Mane reveals why he joined Al-Nassr

Sports Brief previously reported on former Liverpool winger, Mane revealing why he joined Al-Nassr and Ronaldo in the Saudi Professional League.

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The Senegalese international left Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window after just one season, in a deal reportedly worth €30 million.

While Mane's move to Al-Nassr surprised many, his decision has proven sound so far he has formed a dynamic duo with Ronaldo on the frontline.