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Three nights ago, Cristiano Ronaldo took us back in time as his clutch performance helped Al Nassr lift their first major trophy in years. The former Real Madrid icon first scored a goal in the dying moments of 90 minutes to take the game to extra time. He then scored the winner in the extra time to take his team over the line. However, it came with a cost.

5 minutes after scoring the goal, the Real Madrid icon had to be stretchered off the field with an injury. However, he did come back on the pitch after the match to participate in the trophy-lifting. While he had the trophy in his hand, netizens noticed an expensive watch around his wrist. The timepiece, thanks to its rarity and price tag, has been the talk of the town ever since.

Cristiano Ronaldo spotted wearing a $119,450 luxury watch

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Over the last few days, a clip of a fan gifting ex-Liverpool player Fabinho a Rolex has been going viral. Soon after, netizens spotted Cristiano Ronaldo in a photo wearing a rare edition Rolex himself. The image in question saw Ronaldo kissing his Arab Club Champions Cup while he holds it near his face. This action gave netizens a closer look at the watch and we have all the details needed about this masterpiece.

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The watch worn by Ronaldo is a yellow-gold-colored Rolex GMT-Master. While the $8,300,000,000 valued brand maintains a confidentiality clause with its high-profile customers, we can still have a rough estimate. Popular watch reseller site Chrono 24 lists a pre-owned edition of Ronaldo’s watch at the price of $119,450. Considering a used edition of the watch is priced so high, one can only imagine what the original value must be.

While one-half of Cr7 fans are gloating over the watch, the other section of his fans are upset with Saudi Arabia’s Sporting minister’s comment. As per reports, the diplomat termed the trophy won as a ‘friendly’ which has not gone down well with CR7 fans.

Saudi Arabian diplomat calls Ronaldo’s first Saudi tournament win a “friendly” affair

Following Ronaldo’s successful attainment of his first trophy in Saudi; both the player and his fans reveled in joy. However, the festive mood among Cr7 supporters was subdued by a comment from the Saudi Arabian sporting minister, who described the tournament as ‘friendly.’

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In the post-match presser, the minister first extended gratitude to the participating clubs; and acknowledged their competitive zeal even within the context of a friendly tournament. “Despite it being considered a friendly tournament, there was serious competition in this championship,” said the diplomat. The minister then wished all Arab clubs luck ahead of the season opener. “I wish success to all the Arab clubs and national teams, God willing, from His Highness and from myself.”

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The minister’s remark stirred frustration among CR7 fans as they held this trophy as a mark of prestige. Do you agree with CR7 fans? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

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