Cristiano Ronaldo lived a strange and almost unreal moment after the Al-Nassr defeat against Kawasaki in the semi-final of the Asian Champions League (3-2). The Portuguese has already had to digest the elimination of its team to everyone’s surprise. But it is a scene then that surprised the observers.
On the lawn, the Portuguese player seemed completely elsewhere. Engaging in a personal dialogue, between him and himself. His gestures, his expressions, and his expressions betrayed a kind of very intense inner dialogue. As if CR7 reprimanded itself, mentally replaying each action of the match.
Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to reprimand himself
Bras raised, frowning eyebrows, Cristiano Ronaldo mumbled, shook his head, made great gestures, then stopped clean as if he was answered. At 40, the Portuguese scorer had just seen his team lose 3-2, despite 75 % possession and 21 shots. Al-Nassr, however filled with stars like Sadio Mané or Jhon Durán, had just been released by a much less rated team.
Ronaldo, very marked, had trouble containing his emotions. Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, he has won only one trophy: the Arab Club Cup. This defeat means that his season will surely end without title, a hard scenario to swallow for someone like him.
After the match, CR7 published a message: “Sometimes the dream must wait. I am proud of this team. Thanks to the fans. A simple, but sincere message.
To summarize
Cristiano Ronaldo, shot down after the elimination of Al-Nassr by Kawasaki, began to gesticulate and speak alone on the lawn, replaying his actions and competinging internally. Visibly frustrated, he held his tears before publishing a worthy message. Fans supported him, welcoming his passion and fighting spirit.
