Football star Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to make an X-rated sign towards fans who were shouting “Lionel Messi” at him during Al Nassr’s 2-0 loss to Al Hilal with the video viral
The Portuguese player was visibly frustrated during the match, which saw Al Nassr struggle to generate chances and make an impact. Al-Hilal led by two goals after Odion Ighalo’s two penalties, one in each half of the game.
Ronaldo appeared to have given his team the lead with a spectacular finish, but the 38-year-old was ruled offside in a tight decision. Al Nassr was given a penalty when Ronaldo’s free-kick struck Moussa Marega in the arm, but VAR overruled the decision.
Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his d*ck after Al Hilal fans shout ‘Messi’ at him in viral video
Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture to Al-Hilal fans after leaving the field defeated and under the cries of "Messi, Messi, Messi" 😮
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— VAR Tático (@vartatico) April 18, 2023
Following the game, Ronaldo appeared to be pointing an X-rated gesture in the direction of the crowd chanting “Messi, Messi” as he left the field, which could potentially result in a punishment. This is not the first time Ronaldo has made such a move, having previously mocked Diego Simeone’s infamous crotch-grab celebration during a Juventus game.
During the match, Ronaldo was given a yellow card for an unusual tackle on Gustavo Cuellar, marking the second card he has received since joining the Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The match saw the team’s pursuit of the Saudi Pro League championship significantly weakened, as they trailed league leaders Al-Ittihad by three points after playing one more game.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent form and rivalry with Messi
Ronaldo’s stint with Al Nassr began in January after he parted ways with Manchester United, and he was offered a contract that made him the world’s highest-paid player. He had a dream start to his time with the team, scoring eight goals, including two hat tricks in the Saudi Pro League, and winning the Player of the Month award for February. However, Ronaldo has now gone two games without scoring and will be hoping to score again to help his team win the next game.
The incident has sparked discussion on the ongoing rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi, as well as the issue of abusive behavior from fans towards players. Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will have to divert their attention from the Saudi Pro League, as they have a King Cup of Champions matchup against Al Wehda on Tuesday.