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Watch Ronaldo’s emotional outburst after Al-Nassr exited the AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of lifting the AFC Champions League trophy with Al-Nassr were shattered after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in Riyadh on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

In front of their home fans, Al-Nassr were knocked out of the tournament in the semifinals, despite a spirited late push and Ronaldo coming agonizingly close to rescuing his team in the dying moments.

Ronaldo couldn’t hide his emotions after the game. The football icon was visibly distraught, making animated gestures and showing clear frustration at the end of the game.

Kawasaki struck early, with Tatsuya Ito putting the visitors ahead just 10 minutes into the game.

Sadio Mané responded quickly for Al-Nassr, equalising eight minutes later, but the Saudi side couldn’t hold on.

By the 41st minute, Kawasaki had restored their lead, and Akihiro Ienaga’s second-half strike gave them a two-goal cushion.

Al-Nassr fought back late in the game, with Ayman Yahya scoring in the 87th minute to raise hopes of a comeback.

Ronaldo had a golden chance in stoppage time, rounding the goalkeeper with the net at his mercy, but his final touch allowed a Kawasaki defender to clear the danger and seal the result.

As the final whistle blew, Ronaldo could only shrug, shake his head, and walk off the pitch visibly emotional.

Despite his brilliance and winning the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023, continental glory continues to elude the Portuguese star with Al-Nassr.

Watch the video below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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