A video of Cristiano Ronaldo only getting a yellow for his headlock has gone viral
In the Saudi Professional League on Tuesday night, rivals Al-Hilal beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr team 2-0. This was a big loss for Ronaldo’s team.
Since Ronaldo’s team has played one more game than Al-Ittihad, they are now three points behind the league winners.
This is a big blow to Al-Nassr’s hopes of winning the league this season. However, they can find solace in their semi-final position in the Saudi FA Cup, known as the King Cup of Champions. In the last four of the competition, they will play Al-Wehda on April 24. Ronaldo will try to make a mark in that game.
Cristiano Ronaldo pulls off WWE style headlock on Gustavo Cuellar, video choking him goes viral
What's up Cristiano Ronaldo ? 👀pic.twitter.com/r6okfJJi5A
— VAR Tático (@vartatico) April 18, 2023
In the second half of the match against Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo participated in a somewhat peculiar incident. Referee Michael Oliver, who also works in the Premier League, gave the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a yellow card in the 57th minute. The way Ronaldo was booked was very strange and reminded me of a UFC fight. The Portuguese superstar chose out of the blue to grab his opponent by the head and pull them to the ground. During this event, it’s not clear what Ronaldo was thinking.
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The booking was clear, and it was lucky for Ronaldo that he only got a yellow card. It’s important to note that the Saudi Professional League has VAR and uses it, so Ronaldo was lucky not to get a harsher penalty.
Ronaldo with the Bulldog Chokepic.twitter.com/AbRRPKQi9B
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) April 18, 2023
On April 24, Al-Nassr will play Al-Wehda in a cup semi-final. After that, they go back to league play next Friday when they host Al-Raed. Ronaldo will try to add to the 11 goals he has scored in 11 league games and help Al-Nassr get back on track for the title. But they don’t play Al-Ittihad again this season, so their dreams of winning the title are now gone.
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Ronaldo’s action has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many people eager to understand his thought process at the time. But some fans have stood up for the star, saying that he was just being tough and trying to help his team win the game.
No matter what people think of Ronaldo’s deeds, it’s clear that Al-Nassr will have to work harder this season to win the Saudi Professional League. Their next few games will determine whether they can make a late run for the title or will have to settle for a lower place in the league table.
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