'I hope he will keep mine!' – Ex-Rangers star declares 'love' for Cristiano Ronaldo after 'crazy' shirt-swap with Al-Nassr superstar in AFC Champions League

Al-Fayha star Fashion Sakala declared his love for Al-Nassr hero Cristiano Ronaldo as he showed off the jersey he was given by the Portuguese icon.

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• Sakala swapped shirts with Ronaldo
• Shared his delight and love for icon
• Pair will meet again on Wednesday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Zambia star moved to Saudi Arabia from Rangers in the summer and has since had the honour of sharing the field with his idol, Ronaldo. Al-Fayha came up against Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League last week and the 26-year-old managed to swap shirts with the 39-year-old striker.

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  WHAT SAKALA SAID

  The ex-Rangers star took to social media to show off his shirt, writing: "[Cristiano Ronaldo] Thank you idol. I love him. Swapping shirts with him it's crazy I can't lie. I hope he will keep mine too."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ronaldo proved decisive in the first leg of their Champions League tie, scoring a late goal for the Riyadh club, who dominated the game but had a tough time creating clear chances until the veteran struck. The two teams will complete the tie on Wednesday evening.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Ronaldo and Sakala will share the field again on Wednesday as they look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the continental competition. Afterwards, Al-Nassr will meet Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on February 25.