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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest figures in Arab football. Despite the fact that the Saudi Pro League has renowned footballers such as Karim Benzema, Neymar Jr, Roberto Firmino or Sadio Mané, CR7 continues to be the most sought after among fans. But Taking a picture with the Portuguese is not an easy task and this was demonstrated after Ronaldo pushed a fan of the rival team.
Unlike Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo has been involved in various controversies over their attitudes branded as “arrogant”. In Saudi Arabia he had a new episode that is added to his list.
During the halftime of the duel of the Al Nassr and the Shabab Al-Ahli, Cristiano Ronaldo walked angrily towards the locker room in the midst of the heat of the game. In his path was a fan who posed to take a selfie with the Portuguese, but CR7 pushed him and prevented the follower from keeping the memory.
This video was widely disseminated through social networks. Users questioned the attitude of the Portuguese and some comparisons with the Argentine Lionel Messi quickly arose.
He gets angry because his team is losing, he yells at the referee disproportionately, he pushes a fan who just wanted a photo… Cristiano Ronaldo will never change.
Messi would never do that, that’s why he’s the best on and off the pitch. https://t.co/xY8VtO7zQb
— -1899- (@_Futbolero_) August 22, 2023
In an adverse context for CR7
Perhaps the fan’s approach was not the right time. Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch upset after he was not awarded two penalties in that match.
In addition to the arbitration inconvenience, the first 45 minutes of the match ended with a tight score of 1-1. CR7 went to the changing rooms of the KSU Stadium with the disappointment of a couple of controversial plays against Al Nassr and an equality that did not favor his club.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s team is also going through a difficult time in the Arab tournament. The reinforcements of its rivals have turned it into a vulnerable club within the league. Al Nassr accumulated two consecutive defeats (0-2 against Al Taawon and 2-1 against Al Ettifaq).
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