RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA —
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has finally captured his first major trophy with Al Nassr FC after leading the club to the Saudi Pro League title, ending a long domestic title drought for the Riyadh giants.
Al-Nassr sealed the championship in emphatic fashion with a dominant 4–1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season, securing the club’s first league title since 2019.
The triumph marks the 34th major trophy of Ronaldo’s extraordinary career and represents another historic chapter in the legacy of one of football’s greatest-ever players.
Despite late pressure from rivals Al Hilal SFC, led by Karim Benzema, Al-Nassr finished two points clear at the top of the table to officially reclaim the Saudi crown.
For Ronaldo, the moment carries emotional significance.
Since arriving in Saudi Arabia in January 2023 following his departure from Manchester United F.C., the Portuguese superstar had endured several disappointments in domestic cup competitions and painful near-misses in the league title race.
But this season, he delivered once again.
The 41-year-old forward produced a remarkable campaign, scoring 28 goals and providing 3 assists in 30 league appearances, reaffirming his enduring influence at the highest level of the game.
Ronaldo’s consistency, leadership, and relentless mentality proved central to Al-Nassr’s title-winning season as supporters celebrated the long-awaited return of silverware to the club.
The former Real Madrid CF superstar has now won league titles in four different countries — England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia — further strengthening his legendary global football résumé.
Across his glittering career, Ronaldo has won:
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Five UEFA Champions League titles
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Multiple domestic league trophies
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International honours with Portugal
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And now, a Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr
The victory also reignites the long-standing football debate surrounding Ronaldo and his historic rival, Lionel Messi.
While Ronaldo now boasts 34 major career honours, Messi remains the most decorated footballer in history with 45 trophies — a statistic that continues to fuel comparisons between the two modern football legends.
Yet beyond the numbers, Ronaldo’s latest achievement stands as another testament to his longevity, discipline, and relentless hunger for success.
At 41, while many footballers fade into retirement, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine endurance, ambition, and elite performance on the global stage.
And now, after heartbreak, criticism, and years of waiting in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese icon finally has his hands on the trophy Al-Nassr fans desired most.