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Ronaldo relinquished his silver medal at the AFC Champions League Two. Photo: Reuters . |
Despite playing at home and having almost their strongest squad, Al Nassr disappointed greatly by losing 0-1 to Gamba Osaka, thus settling for the runner-up position in the tournament.
The most striking moment came right after the final whistle. Ronaldo stood silently on the pitch with a stunned expression before quietly walking straight into the tunnel. The Portuguese superstar did not attend the silver medal ceremony with his teammates and coaching staff, although the entire Al Nassr team later lined up to receive their runner-up awards.
Images of Ronaldo leaving the pitch in silence quickly became the focus of media and social media attention. Many believe the 41-year-old striker's reaction showed his extreme disappointment after yet another trophyless season in a major competition.
Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has scored numerous goals and helped the team attract worldwide attention. However, major titles have consistently eluded the yellow and green team.
The defeat against Gamba Osaka marked the 14th time Ronaldo and his teammates missed the opportunity to win an official title. This not only prevented Al Nassr from making history but also increased the pressure on Ronaldo and his ambition to conquer the top in Saudi Arabia.
Al Nassr still has a chance to win the Saudi Pro League this season if they win their final match against Damac FC on May 22nd.
Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-tu-bo-huy-chuong-bac-post1652222.html
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