Jesus welcomes Ronaldo as “a great example of world football after the super -dump semi -final victory

Al-Nassr’s new chief coach Jorge Jesus welcomed Mascot Cristiano Ronaldo after his decisive performance in a 2-1 win over Al Itihad.

The Portuguese icon is involved, although it did not score by helping its country over the line in the supercup semi -finals.

Sadio Manet scored the opening one before being sent, with Tottenham’s ex -husband Stephen Bergwin grabbing the equalization for Al Itihad.

Joao Felix’s summer signing grabbed the winning goal, with Ronaldo also having a blow that retired due to a foul in the accumulation.

Full -time celebrations were wild, especially from Ronaldo, who seeks to end his time without silver vessels in Saudi Arabia.

And speaking after the match, Jesus said, « The match was physically exhausting, the humidity was tall and we played with ten players, but it was a beautiful victory that gave the team a lot of confidence.

« For me, the match ended 3-1 and I have nothing to do with the judge’s decision; he brings his own responsibility. Al Ithyhad created a chance and does not generate many opportunities afterwards.

« Ronaldo is a great example of world football, a 40-year-old player who delivers athletic and physical performance, and let’s not forget that 80% of the fans present are here for Ronaldo, and Al-Nair deserves to have this global star.

« To be honest, I was surprised by what the players delivered against the League and the Champions of the Cup, which, by the way, defeated Al Nair twice last season.

« I’ve been in Saudi football for a long time, during which time I played 14 games against Al Itihad and this is a new victory against them. »