And finally, relief!
Three years after arriving in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo can (at last) proudly call himself a Saudi Pro League champion.
On Thursday night, the final — and suspense-filled — matchday of the Saudi league crowned Al-Nassr champions, edging out Al-Hilal, who played the role of spoiler right to the very end.
Ronaldo sealed the Riyadh club’s title with a laser free kick in the 62nd minute. The Portuguese goal machine grabbed a brace and even broke down in tears. Tears of joy that quickly went around the world.
Sadio Mané (on target in the 33rd minute) and Kingsley Coman (51st) had already put their team on course.
Called up by Portugal coach Roberto Martínez, Ronaldo now turns his attention to the World Cup, the only major trophy still missing from his collection.
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