Cristiano Ronaldo looked beyond repairs when he broke down in tears after Al-Nassr lost the Saudi Arabia King Cup to Al-Hilal.
Ronaldo was heartbroken at the final whistle as his side fell short at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Despite being consoled by the backroom staff, Cristiano Ronaldo continued to sob as he ended his first full season in the Middle East without a single trophy.
The Al-Hilal team defeated Al-Nassr 5-4 via a penalty shootout after the Kings Cup Champions match ended 1-1 at full time.
In the match, three different players were dismissed before the end of the 90th minute. Al-Nassr’s loss came four days after they lost the Saudi Arabia Pro League to Al-Hilal.
The Al-Nassr team finished second on the table and were 14 points behind the champions Al-Hilal.
How Al Hilal Defeated Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabia Kings Cup
The reigning champions of the Saudi Arabia Pro League, Al-Hilal, went ahead in the 7th minute of the game through former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
A few minutes after Al-Nassr conceded, a Cristiano Ronaldo attempt got saved by Al-Hilal goalkeeper Bono. Things went bad for Al-Nassr after their goalkeeper, David Ospina, was sent off in the second half.
Ayman Yahya scored the equaliser for Al-Nassr in the 88th minute of the game, with the Al-Nassr fans having hopes of winning the game against their rival Al-Hilal.
Things got better for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates after Al-Hilal defender Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off. Both teams failed to find a breakthrough in extra time.
Former Wolves midfielders Ruben Neves and Saud Abdulhamid missed the penalty for Al-Hilal. But Al-Nassr players Telles, Ali Al Hassan, and Meshari Al Nemer all failed to convert, which made Al-Hilal claim the win.
How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?
The Portuguese international was born on February 5, 1985, in the city of Madeira, Portugal. He is currently 39 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career goals
The striker had made 1013 appearances, scoring 759 goals and creating 238 assists in all club competitions. He had received 128 yellow cards and 12 red cards so far in his career.
Out of the 759 goals scored, 450 were for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus, 58 for Al Nassr, and five for Sporting CP.
He made his international debut for Portugal on August 20, 2003. He went on to score 128 goals in 206 appearances for the country.
Who is the top scorer in Al Nassr in 2023-24 season?
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest goal scorer for Al-Nassr, with 44 goals in 45 matches in all competitions in the 2023-24 season. He had been the key player in the 2023-24 season for the second-placed Al-Nassr.
