Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears as Al-Nassr secured the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac on Thursday. The 41-year-old captain scored twice in the match, including a free-kick, to help his side clinch the championship on the final day of the season.
The win came after a tense week for Ronaldo and his team. They missed the chance to seal the title in their penultimate game when a stoppage-time equaliser by Al-Hilal forced them to wait. Just days earlier, they had lost a cup final, adding to the pressure.
Goals from Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman put Al-Nassr in control before Damac pulled one back. Ronaldo then restored the lead with a free-kick and added a second to seal the victory. Manager Jorge Jesus substituted Ronaldo late on, and the forward was seen crying on the bench.
The brace took Ronaldo to 974 career goals as he chases the 1,000 milestone. This is his eighth league title overall and his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Nassr in December 2022. He has signed a contract extension until 2027.
Ronaldo admitted last month that the end of his career is approaching, saying: 'The end of my career is getting closer… let's enjoy every game.' He added that he still enjoys playing and scoring, but above all, it's about winning.
