Ronaldo Snubs Runner-Up Medal After Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Final Defeat
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By Sedara Philip
Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure after Al-Nassr suffered defeat to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday night.
The Saudi club fell short at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh after Deniz Hommet netted the decisive goal to hand the Japanese side a narrow victory in the keenly contested encounter.
At the final whistle, Ronaldo appeared visibly disappointed as he walked away from his teammates and headed straight towards the tunnel.
The Portuguese superstar was notably absent when Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus led the players to receive their runners-up medals after the match.
Despite the continental setback, Ronaldo and Al-Nassr still have the opportunity to end the campaign on a positive note domestically.
Al-Nassr currently hold a two-point lead over rivals Al-Hilal at the top of the Saudi Pro League table and are just one victory away from securing the league title.
A win against relegation-threatened Damac in their next fixture would officially crown Al-Nassr as Saudi Pro League champions.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
