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Ronaldo wins first Saudi trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo may or may not lead Al Nassr to glory in Saudi Arabia and in Asia this season, but he played a major part in delivering the club’s first trophy since he signed for the Riyadh outfit in December: the King Salman Club Cup. In August, the Yellows defeated bitter local rivals Al Hilal in the final of this 16-team tournament better known as the Arab Club Champions Cup.

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