Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted in tears on Friday evening after his team, Al-Nassr, suffered a heartbreaking loss in the King of Champion Cup final against their rivals, Al-Hilal. Despite his reputation for being dedicated and passionate about the game, Ronaldo was comforted by his teammates as Al-Nassr ultimately lost 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra time. Brazilian superstar Neymar was seen enjoying his former team’s win from the stands.
A video of Ronaldo visibly upset at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia quickly went viral online, with fans expressing their sympathy for the Portuguese superstar. On the other hand, Neymar cheering for his former team from the stands became the talk of the town too.
No trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr
Even though Ronaldo’s team lost out to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), they still had a chance to end the season with a trophy when they played Al-Hilal in the King of Champion Cup final. Ronaldo, though, was inconsolable after missing out on the opportunity during the game and ultimately losing in the penalty shootout.
Cristiano Ronaldo always hungry for more
Despite having won numerous accolades in world football, he was visibly upset after losing the final. Even though Ronaldo has a trophy cabinet worth envying including the Club World Cup, Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and Champions League, his hunger and emotions were evident when he lost a national cup final.
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