International media reported that after the match, Ronaldo appeared drumming, leading the celebrations with the enthusiastic Al Nassr fans.

Ronaldo's most recent national championship was the 2019-2020 Serie A season with Juventus. This means he has gone almost six years without winning a national league title. For a player accustomed to victories and trophies like Ronaldo, it's a long drought.

Ronaldo burst into tears after the final whistle. Photo: Goal

Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022. He scored many goals, created a huge media buzz, and contributed to changing the image of the league. However, Al Nassr consistently faltered in major competitions. Just days before winning the national championship, Ronaldo broke down in tears after losing in the AFC Champions League final against Gamba Osaka.

The Saudi Pro League is not the Champions League, the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A. The current Ronaldo is no longer the Ronaldo of his peak years at Real Madrid or Manchester United. Time has taken its toll on Ronaldo; his speed, explosiveness, and influence on big matches have all diminished over time. That's undeniable.

But there's one thing time hasn't been able to take away from him: his thirst for victory. People see Ronaldo striving with all his willpower, rather than relying solely on physical strength and technique as he did in his younger days.

Ronaldo's first national championship title with Al Nassar. Photo: Goal

A player of superstar caliber, who has won almost every major football title, still cried after winning the domestic league title in Saudi Arabia. That image means more than just the two goals he scored against Damascus. And it seems Ronaldo has never resigned himself to his age.

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has become a destination for many big stars, even players who haven't yet passed the peak of their careers have chosen to come here. This makes the league very difficult and highly competitive. Players like Karim Benzema, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, N'Golo Kanté, Aleksandar Mitrović, and younger players like Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo, and Kingsley Coman are all present here. The title race this season also lasted until the final round, with Al Nassr only two points ahead of Al Hilal.

Ronaldo celebrates winning the championship by beating a drum. Photo: Getty

Ronaldo may no longer be conquering the highest peaks of modern football. But he still maintains his habit of competing to the very end. At 41, the Portuguese striker still reacts to defeat and victory like a young player. This sometimes seems extreme, but it's hard to deny that it's the foundation that has helped him survive so long in top-level football. Because with Ronaldo's personality, the most frightening thing is being forgotten at the end of his career and feeling that he is no longer important to the team.

Winning the championship in Saudi Arabia doesn't make Ronaldo's legacy bigger. Nor does it change his place in football history. But that title could give Ronaldo something important in the final stages of his career: his efforts still have meaning.

That also serves as a huge motivation for him to confidently head towards the 2026 World Cup – the biggest, ultimate title he has always longed for in his career.

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