Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr secured the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 victory over Damac FC on Thursday, ending the Portuguese star’s long wait for domestic silverware.
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The 41-year-old forward delivered a trademark free-kick and added a close-range finish during the final half hour to help his side claim the championship on the final day of the season. Rivals Al Hilal finished just two points behind in the title race.
The triumph marked Ronaldo’s first major domestic club title since winning the league with Juventus in 2020. Emotional scenes followed at the final whistle as Ronaldo was seen in tears while watching the closing moments from the bench.
The Saudi title adds another major achievement to Ronaldo’s career, alongside league titles in England, Spain and Italy, as well as his five UEFA Champions League trophies.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023 and became one of the key figures behind Saudi football’s push to attract international stars. His arrival was followed by high-profile signings including Neymar and Karim Benzema.
The veteran forward also moved closer to another milestone, taking his career goal tally to 973 — leaving him just 27 goals away from the historic 1,000-goal mark.
Attention now shifts to international football after Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, where he is set to make his sixth appearance in the tournament.
