Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane Melt Fans’ Hearts After Exchanging Embrace Like Brothers, Video
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Cristiano Ronaldo guided his Al-Nassr teammates in celebrating with the fans gathered at Al-Awwal Park after their thrilling 4-3 victory over Al-Ahli on September 22.
Ronaldo, who has been in blazing form this season, netted twice as the Knights of Najd continued their steady climb in the Saudi League standings.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus star opened the scoring in the much-anticipated clash between two title contenders with a low shot inside the box just four minutes into the game, per Fan Nation.
Before Ronaldo added his second goal of the night, teammate Anderson Talisca also notched a brace despite a late surge from the visiting team that saw Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez, and Al Brikan finding the net for Ahli.
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FootballAfter the match, the legendary Portuguese footballer led his teammates in showing gratitude to the home crowd for their support in the fiercely contested encounter.
Standing in front of the enthusiastic supporters, the 38-year-old and his fellow players joined in performing the Viking Clap chant, made famous by the Iceland national team.
According to GOAL, the chant involves a gradual buildup of synchronized claps and 'huh' sounds, punctuated by two quick beats of a drum.
In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca both found the back of the net twice as Al-Nassr emerged victorious in an exhilarating seven-goal clash against Al-Ahli at Al-Awwal Park on Friday evening.
The Knights of Najd, who had been on a six-game winning streak leading up to the highly-anticipated clash against Ahli, added the newly-promoted side to their list of conquests on the eve of Saudi National Day.
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FootballDespite a late surge from their opponents, Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr comrades managed to secure all three points, propelling them ahead of Ahli in the standings.
Sports Brief also reported that the veteran forward found the back of the net for Al-Nassr in a game against Al-Ahli, bringing joy to fans with a unique celebration.
After scoring, the 38-year-old didn't just stick to his usual 'siuu' celebration; he also incorporated a traditional Saudi dance, adding an extra layer of excitement.