An enraged Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines as he stormed off the pitch, kicking water bottles in frustration after his team, Al Nassr, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. The 38-year-old football legend’s recent performance has been lacklustre, with this match marking the second consecutive game in which he failed to score. Al Ittihad’s goalkeeper, Marcelo Grohe, delivered a brilliant save in injury time to deny Ronaldo’s powerful shot.
The Brazilian Romarinho sealed the victory for Al Ittihad with a goal 10 minutes from the final whistle, causing the home fans to taunt Ronaldo relentlessly by chanting the name of his long-time rival, Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo, who had eight goals in seven league games leading up to this match, took off his captain’s armband in frustration before exiting the field, appearing to contemplate throwing it in anger before regaining his composure. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Ronaldo made sure to acknowledge and applaud the Al Nassr supporters before leaving the stadium.
Taking to Twitter after the game, Ronaldo expressed his disappointment at the result but reassured fans that the team would remain focused on the season ahead. He also thanked Al Nassr fans for their support, promising that the team could count on their continued loyalty. With emotions running high and tension building in the league, fans eagerly anticipate the next match to see if Ronaldo can get back to his usual form and lead his team to victory.
Disappointed with the result, but we stay focused on our season and the games ahead.💪🏼
Thank you Al Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!🙌🏼💛💙 pic.twitter.com/9L61mC2Jfn— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 9, 2023