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Tears of joy overwhelm Ronaldo after Al-Nassr's Saudi League title triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi Al-Nassr, could not hold back his tears after contributing to his team's Saudi League title victory during the final round match against Damac.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi Al-Nassr, could not hold back his tears after contributing to his team's Saudi League title victory, during the match against Damac in the final round of the competition.

Al-Nassr officially secured the title after defeating Damac 4-1, in a match that witnessed remarkable brilliance from Ronaldo, who scored two goals and was one of the most decisive elements in the encounter.

Ronaldo's tears came after Al-Nassr's third goal in Damac's net, in a scene that reflected the pressures he has experienced since joining the team, after he had been seeking a local title with Al-Nassr following a series of failures in past seasons.

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The Portuguese star had hoped to secure the league title before his participation with his national team in upcoming commitments, which was achieved at the end of a long season of competition until the final round.

With this brace, Cristiano Ronaldo raised his tally to 28 goals in the Saudi League this season, and also reached goal number 973 in his football career with clubs and the national team.

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