Cristiano Ronaldo makes powerful admission after 980th goal as Al-Nassr captain can’t hold back tears in emotional return after Portugal drama

Ronaldo helped his club secure a convincing victory, while an emotional moment with supporters showed just how much the past few days may have weighed on the Portuguese superstar. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al-Nassr amid a storm of controversy surrounding his departure from Portugal’s national team camp, but the reception waiting for him in Riyadh offered a powerful contrast. The 41-year-old forward helped his club secure a convincing victory, while an emotional moment with supporters showed just how much the past few days may have weighed on the Portuguese superstar.