Ronaldo in Tears as Al Nassr Falls to Al Hilal in King's Cup Final

Cristiano Ronaldo Overcome with Emotion as Al Nassr Falls to Al Hilal in King's Cup Final

In a dramatic and emotional conclusion to the King's Cup final, Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears as his Al Nassr side suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Al Hilal on penalties. The Portuguese superstar, who has been instrumental in drawing top talent to the Saudi Pro League, was visibly distraught as Al Hilal celebrated their victory.

The highly charged match saw three players receive red cards, including Al Nassr's goalkeeper David Ospina, formerly of Arsenal.

Ayman Yahya's late equalizer in the 88th minute had briefly raised Al Nassr's hopes, canceling out Aleksandar Mitrovic's early strike for Al Hilal. However, Al Hilal ultimately emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4 to complete a historic Saudi treble.

As the final whistle blew, Ronaldo, 39, was overcome with emotion, slumping to the ground before slowly making his way off the pitch and sitting in the dugout, tears streaming down his face.

The defeat extends Ronaldo's trophy drought in Saudi Arabia, a stark contrast to his illustrious career, which has been marked by numerous accolades and triumphs.