Regularly chambered since his signing in the Saudi championship, Cristiano Ronaldo was once again targeted by Al-Hilal supporters on Friday. The Portuguese answered them with a smile.
This time, he didn’t get offended. Remaining silent during the draw conceded by Al-Nassr on Friday against Al-Hilal (1-1) in the Saudi championship, Cristiano Ronaldo was again heavily criticized by the opposing supporters. As shown by videos that have gone viral on social networks, Al-Hilal fans have indeed sung songs in praise of… Lionel Messi, the Portuguese’s eternal rival.
Frequent clashes in the stands
A little dig rather well received by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who responded with thumbs up and a smile. A year ago, when he had already been treated to chants for Messi from Al-Ettifaq supporters, Ronaldo, on the other hand, took it very badly and asked them to shut up. At the start of 2024, he also responded to “Messi, Messi” coming down from the Al Shabab stands with a gesture… quite explicit.
Heckled throughout the entire match, he expressed his frustration at the final whistle by raising his left hand to his ear, as if to indicate to the public that he did not hear the references to the Argentinian, then he bent his legs and began to mime an openly obscene gesture.
On a sporting level, Ronaldo (39 years old) has six goals this season in eight league matches. Third in the standings, his team is six lengths behind leader Al-Hilal, Neymar’s team, who was not on the scoresheet on Friday. The podium is completed by Al-Ittihad.
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