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Cristiano Ronaldo fell to the ground in despair and was consoled by teammates after Al-Hilal beat his side Al-Nassr 5–4 in a penalty shootout.
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo signed with the Saudi club last week in a deal costing more than 200 million euros, and will play at Al-Nassr until at least June 2025.
"I can't wait to discover a new football league in a different country," Ronaldo said after having signed deal with Saudi club Al-Nassr for more than 200 million euros.
Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to be in better spirits following his goal and Al-Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al-Raed, following weeks of disappointing performances and tension at the Saudi club.
The anticipated transfer adds another football name into the booming Saudi league, which has undergone a summer spending spree.
Cristiano Ronaldo slipped up during his inaugural press conference at Al-Nassr, saying he had come to 'South Africa' instead of Saudi Arabia.
Garcia was sacked following the Saudi club's poor performance, which saw them draw to Al-Feiha 0-0 on Sunday, as well speculations of dissatisfaction between the French coach and his players, including Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be settling into Saudi Arabia with a move to a new home, as his performances for Riyadh side Al-Nassr improve.
Neymar is the latest global football superstar to join the Saudi Pro League, having signed a two-year contract with Riyadh-based Al-Hilal.
Big-money purchases by Saudi clubs of football stars like Cristiano Ronaldo are part of Saudi Arabia's economic strategy for this decade, Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al Jadaan said.