A heartbroken Cristiano Ronaldo could not hold back the tears after seeing another trophy slip away from Al-Nassr in the King’s Cup.
- Al-Nassr beaten by Al-Hilal in chaotic final
- Ronaldo sobs after penalty shoot-out
- Injured Neymar enjoys watching from stands
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr were beaten on penalties in a chaotic King’s Cup final on Friday. A 1-1 draw also saw three players sent off before Al-Hilal emerged victorious after a shootout. The result means Ronaldo has missed out on yet another trophy with the Saudi side and he could not hold back the tears after the final whistle.
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Ronaldo was also subjected to Messi chants once again, as fans mocked the Portuguese superstar. Meanwhile, injured Al-Hilal star Neymar, who was watching from the stands, was spotted clearly enjoying himself as the chants for his former Barcelona team-mate rang out around the stadium.
Neymar and his friends chanting "Messi, Messi" during the Saudi Arabia King's Cup final between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr 🗣️🇧🇷🇦🇷😂
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The defeat means that Ronaldo is still yet to win a trophy with his Al-Nassr side following his move to the Middle East from Manchester United in 2022. In the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr finished a distant 14 points behind champions Al-Hilal, who completed a domestic double by winning the King’s Cup. Yet Ronaldo can console himself with the fact he picked up the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot for 2023-24 after scoring 35 goals in 31 games.
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO
Ronaldo will now turn his attention to Euro 2024 and the chance of glory with Portugal. The 39-year-old remains a vital player for Roberto Martinez’s side, with Portugal aiming to be crowned European champions for the first time since 2016.
