The Al Nassr’s achievement of the league title has given rise to emotional images for every football fan. The lCristiano Ronaldo’s tears after winning his first major title in Saudi Arabia They gave a good example that the Portuguese star did not land in Saudi football to wander around, but with the ambition of playing metal.
With the 4-1 victory against Damac on the last day, Al Nassr won the eleventh league title in its history. This team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and featuring figures such as Mané, Coman and íñigo Martínez, It is directed by an old acquaintance on the European benches: Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese coach, who has coached teams such as Sporting CP, Benfica and Flamengo, embarked on a new adventure in Saudi Arabia in 2023. However, this began in Al Hilal, Al Nassr’s great rival in Saudi football. After two seasons in the blue club, took the reins of Al Nassr for this course. In his only season leading the team, has managed to reach the final of the AFC Champions League 2 and has broken a drought of seven seasons without being champion of the country.
However, as Jorge Jesus himself confirmed after winning the league title, The Portuguese coach will leave Al Nassr this summer. “I accepted this challenge only because I told Cristiano: ‘I will help you become champion, we will win the trophy and then I will leave.’. That’s all. For me, the mission is accomplished. This was my last game as coach of Al Nassr,” said Jorge Jesus.
