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Roberto Firmino stole the show during the AFC Champions League Elite Final

Roberto Firmino has turned his Saudi Arabian nightmare into a dream after winning the AFC Champions League Elite with Al-Ahli.

It meant his only opportunity to prove himself was in Asia and the Middle East's continental competition - where he duly delivered.

The ex-Liverpool man, who was a Premier League champion and a Champions League winner whilst at Anfield, was left in tears at full-time as he maintained he was never going to give up despite his setback domestically.

He said: "There's no words to express what I feel inside of my heart.

They take me out of the league [squad] and of course leave me in the Champions League [squad].

Saudi Pro League clubs are only able to include a limited number of foreign players, two of whom have to be under 21.

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"It was a difficult decision for the club and based on the rules," manager Jaissle said at the time.

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