By Victor Kanayo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season with Al-Nassr at Saudi Arabia came to an end without the league title after joining in January 2023.
Sweet Victory
Instead, it was Al-Ittihad that clinched the Saudi Pro League title after a 3-0 win against Al-Feiha on Sunday.
The victory for Al-Ittihad is the first since 2009 and nine overall.
A third minute strike by Ahmed Sharahili and two goals from Romarinho secured victory for Al-Ittihad, who made amends for losing the title on the final day of last season.
Ronaldo’s Frustration
In Dammam, Ronaldo endured another frustrating outing and was substituted in the second half as Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Ettifaq.
Youssoufou Niakate put Al-Ettifaq ahead two minutes before the break, while Brazilian Luiz Gustavo equalised for Al-Nassr in the 56th minute.
Stamped Al-Ittihad Triumph
For Al-Ittihad, a Jeddah club have 69 points, five more than Al-Nassr who drew 1-1 with Al-Ettifaq, with one round left to play.
The result handed the club coach Nuno Espirito Santo, former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers handler his first top flight league title.
