Ronaldo still cannot overcome his fate in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo has yet to win any major titles in Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Saudi Arabia with eyes burning. He carried with him the desire to prove that time could not defeat his will, that goals and titles were still waiting for him, even though he was on the other side of his career. But three years later, amidst the sun and wind of the desert, that dream is still just a shimmering mirage on the horizon.

A gloomy night in Riyadh, Al Nassr fell 1-2 to Al Ittihad right at home in the 1/8 round of the King's Cup. Ronaldo bowed his head, quietly leaving the field. In the stands, the eyes of the fans were full of disappointment. Once again, the faith placed in him turned into disappointment. Even more bitter, the person who ended Ronaldo's dream was Karim Benzema, who had accompanied him on the road to conquering Europe.

Benzema's opening goal was like a slice of history. Houssem Aouar scored the decisive goal, while Ronaldo and his famous teammates, including Kingsley Coman, Joao Felix, Sadio Mane, were powerless to turn the situation around. A hundred million euro attack, but lacking soul. A team rich in stars, but not knowing how to win.

Since leaving Europe, Ronaldo has participated in 13 official tournaments with Al Nassr, but still empty-handed. Three finals, three defeats. The tears in the 2024 King's Cup, the collapses in the 2024 and 2025 Saudi Super Cups, all seem to deepen the tragedy of the man who once dominated world football. Even the Arab Club Champions Cup trophy he lifted was not recognized by FIFA. A victory without a title, not enough to quench the burning thirst in his heart.

Ronaldo fell to teammate Karim Benzema recently.

When he was in Madrid, Ronaldo used to step up to the podium to receive the Ballon d’Or amidst cheers, which used to be the definition of victory. Today, he still kicks, still runs, still raises his arms to urge his teammates. But the shouts of “Siuu!” now resound less and less, lost in the Middle Eastern stands. Football, being cruel, has never spared legends.

Three years, more than a thousand days, and Ronaldo is still searching for his first title. He has surpassed all his own limits, but has yet to overcome the barrier of fate. Perhaps, in Saudi Arabia, he is not only fighting with his opponents, but also with time itself.

However, Ronaldo has not given up yet. He is still burning with the belief that one day, the cup will be in his hands. Al Nassr has started the new season like a dream: six wins, leading the table, scoring 21 goals and conceding only 2. Ronaldo scored 6 goals, assisted 1, the numbers do not show all the spirit, but clearly say one thing: he is still the guiding light of this team.

People say Saudi Arabia is where Ronaldo finds money. But for him, it is also a place to find meaning. Each defeat is a scratch, but also proof that he is still fighting, still not giving up. And perhaps, it is that resilience that is his greatest title, something no one can measure with medals or silverware.

If Al Nassr wins the Saudi Pro League this season, Ronaldo will be freed. Not only from his thirst for titles, but also from the doubts that have plagued him for the past three years. And if he fails, this journey, though unfinished, will still be remembered as a humane chapter in the extraordinary career of an unyielding warrior.

Because Ronaldo never played just to win. He played to prove that the fire in his heart can burn forever, even in the middle of the desert.

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-van-chua-thang-noi-so-phan-o-saudi-arabia-post1598042.html