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Soccer News of Friday, 4 August 2023

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How Ronaldo congratulated Mane, Al Nassr teammates after scoring crucial goal vs Zamalek

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a warm hug with Sadio Mane and the rest of his Al-Nassr teammates to celebrate their qualification to the knockout phase of the Arab Club Champions Cup on Thursday.

Once again, the Portuguese veteran showcased his prowess in clutch moments, delivering a towering header that secured a crucial draw for his Saudi Arabian side.

Not only did his flying header rescue a point for the Knights of Nahd, but it also secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the regional competition, Inside Sport reports.

Despite Zamalek threatening to upset the odds by breaking the deadlock shortly after halftime, Ronaldo produced a picture-perfect moment with his header in the 87th minute.

The goal proved to be the deciding factor as Al-Nassr finished in the second position behind Al-Shabab, setting up a thrilling quarter-final tie against Moroccan outfit, Raja Casablanca, on August 6.

After the match, Ronaldo took time to embrace his teammates, starting with the new signing - Mane - as he congratulated the team for their tremendous efforts.

The game also served as the Senegalese star's debut for Al-Nassr, having recently completed his transfer from Bayern Munich during the ongoing summer transfer window.