Jesus salutes Ronaldo as “Great example for world football after the victory in the semi-final of Super Cup

The new Al-Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus praised the Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo after his determined performance in the 2-1 victory on Al Ittihad.

The Portuguese icon played despite not scoring, helping his team on the line in the semi-final of Super Cup.

Sadio Mane marked the opener before being sent, with the former man of Tottenham Steven Bergwijn grabbing the equalizer for Al Ittihad.

The summer signature of Joao Felix caught the winning goal, Ronaldo having also been struck due to a fault of the accumulation.

The full -time celebrations were wild, especially Ronaldo, who tried to end his time without silverware in Saudi Arabia.

And speaking after the match, Jesus said: “The match was physically exhausting, the humidity was high, and we played with ten players, but it was a great victory that gives the team great confidence.

“For me, the match ended 3-1, and I have nothing to do with the decision of the referee; He assumes his own responsibility. Al Ittihad has created a chance and has not generated many opportunities after that.

“Ronaldo is an excellent example for world football, a 40 -year -old who offers athletic and physical performance, and let’s not forget that 80% of the fans present are there for Ronaldo, and Al Nassr deserves to have this world star.

“To be honest, I was surprised by what the players delivered against the League and the Cup champions, which, by the way, beat Al Nassr twice last season.

“I have been in Saudi football for a long time, I played 14 games against Al Ittihad during this period, and it is a new victory against them.”