Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly emotional after his Al Nassr team lost the King’s Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties late Friday night, extending his wait for a Saudi Arabian trophy. The Portuguese superstar, who joined Al Nassr last year in a high-profile move that spurred a wave of top players to the Saudi Pro League, was seen in tears as Al Hilal celebrated their victory.
Tears Amidst Celebration
39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo fell to the ground in disappointment as Al Hilal players rejoiced around him. He then slowly walked off the pitch and sat in the dug-out with tears streaming down his face.
Intense Match with Red Cards:
The match was intense and fraught with tension, featuring three red cards, including one for Al Nassr’s former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina. Al Hilal took an early lead through Aleksandar Mitrovic, but Al Nassr’s Ayman Yahya equalized in the 88th minute, forcing the game into a penalty shoot-out.
Al Hilal’s Treble Triumph:
Hilal ultimately triumphed 5-4 in the shoot-out, completing a domestic treble with the King’s Cup, the Saudi Super Cup, and the Saudi Pro League, in which they finished unbeaten. This season, despite losing star signing Neymar to injury in October, Al Hilal managed a record 34-match winning streak across all competitions.
Ronaldo’s Struggle for Silverware:
Al Nassr, who finished second in the league behind Al Hilal and also lost to them in the Super Cup, came up short again despite Ronaldo’s efforts. The prolific forward scored a Saudi Pro League-record 35 goals this season but has yet to win a major trophy with the Riyadh club. He has only won the Arab Club Champions Cup with Al Nassr so far, clinching the title last year.
Contract Speculations:
Ronaldo’s lucrative contract, reportedly worth 400 million euros over two-and-a-half years, expires at the end of next season, leaving fans and analysts alike speculating on whether he will secure more titles in his remaining time with the club.
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