Joao Felix reveals Cristiano Ronaldo's internal struggle during Al-Nassr title race
Joao Felix has opened up about the emotional pressure Cristiano Ronaldo faced as Al-Nassr secured their first league title in seven years.
Al-Nassr clinched the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title after a dominant 4-1 victory against Damac. A second-half brace from Cristiano Ronaldo, coupled with goals from Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman, secured the championship and finished a seven-year wait for the league trophy.
For summer signing Joao Felix, the victory marked a successful debut season in Riyadh. Speaking after the match, the Portuguese forward admitted that the journey to the title was filled with controversy and significant internal pressure, particularly for Ronaldo, who was desperate to claim his first league title in Saudi Arabia.
Cris has been trying to win his first title here, mainly the league. I know, because I'm with him every day, what he suffers with this, I know how much he wanted to win. I went to give him a hug. Joao Felix
With the club season concluded, both players are now turning their attention to the upcoming World Cup. They are scheduled to join the Portugal training camp on June 1 to prepare for a group stage campaign that includes matches against DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.