Ronaldo fires Al Nassr to Saudi Pro League title with 4-1 win over Damac
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RIYADH – Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Al Nassr FC to a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac FC in the final round of the Saudi Pro League, helping his side clinch the league title after a gap of five years. Al Nassr secured the championship with 86 points, finishing two points ahead of arch-rivals Al Hilal SFC. The title marked the club’s first league triumph since 2019 and Ronaldo’s first major domestic league success in Saudi Arabia. CHAMPIONS!!!!! 🏆 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/8x9nz GHRx1 — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 21, 2026 The hosts took the lead in the 34th minute when Sadio Mané scored with a powerful header from a corner delivered by João Félix. Al Nassr continued their dominance in the second half as Kingsley Coman produced an impressive solo run before finding the back of the net to make it 2-0. “THE MOST FAMOUS NO. 7 OF THEM ALL!” 🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo free kick goal for Al Nassr! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/Q5I3GIsVc9 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) May 21, 2026 Damac reduced the deficit through a penalty, but Ronaldo responded immediately with a stunning free-kick to restore Al Nassr’s two-goal advantage. It means so much to us 🏆 YALLA NASSR! 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/Uw1HSc6smC — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 21, 2026 The Portuguese forward added his second goal of the match in the 81st minute, putting the result beyond doubt and confirming Al Nassr as league champions. Following the final whistle, Ronaldo appeared overwhelmed with emotion and celebrated the memorable victory with teammates and fans at the stadium. Messi tops MLS pay chart with $25m salary, outpacing Son Heung-min