Ronaldo Brace Seals Saudi Title, Ends 3-Year Drought
Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr wins first Saudi title in three years, his 8th league crown. Victory vindicates the club's megastar signing and PIF ownership.
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Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr wins first Saudi title in three years, his 8th league crown. Victory vindicates the club's megastar signing and PIF ownership.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's brace clinched a 4-1 win over Damac to seal Al-Nassr's first Saudi Pro League title since 2019, as Al-Hilal finished second unbeaten.
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