Bro thinks this is the Vardrid three-peat Fans in disbelief after Cristiano Ronaldo calls
Cristiano Ronaldo reached a spectacular milestone of 750 wins in his career. However, he did not do so without a fair amount of controversy. Saudi club Al-Nassr took on Al-Ettifaq in the King’s Cup RO16 on Tuesday. The side led by Cristiano Ronaldo ensured progression in the competition thanks to a Sadio Mané goal, deep into injury time.
Fans have reacted to a moment during the match, where Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly frustrated with the match official. Al-Nassr felt as if they were dealt a double whammy when the referee disallowed Anderson Talisca‘s goal for offside. Shortly afterwards, the official called back to play for a controversial foul by Talisca. Moreover, a second yellow meant that Talisca saw red.
Cristiano also received a yellow for dissent. However, the controversial moment came when Ronaldo was seen gesturing to the fourth official to ‘substitute‘ the referee. His gesture has evoked a huge reaction on social media, with numerous fans chipping in with their takes.
Days after Lionel Messi‘s Ballon d’Or win, fans were also taunting the player with “Messi, Messi” chants.
Fans React to Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘unbelievable’ demand
The footballing community has reacted to Cristiano’s demand. Several fans feel that the player was well within his rights to show his disappointment with the referee’s decisions.
A controversial red card and a yellow for dissent was enough for Cristiano to lose his temper. A fan commented, “Bro thinks this is the Vardrid three-peat,” pointing at his unbelievable ‘demand‘.
The fact he can do this during a game just shows how much of a joke the Saudi league is 😂
— Jack (@JRT0809) October 31, 2023Because he owns the league or something ? He should rest
— JEY🥇 (@MmoaNkoaaa) October 31, 2023😂😂😂😂 deserved to be substituted actually.
— E B E R E💧 (@EbereCFC) October 31, 2023I can’t stop smiling at the fact that he knows who he is😂😂😂😂
— Ewurama Folake (@Owusuivy) October 31, 2023Everyone hates this guy😂😂😂 FIFA , UEFA , The PL , the Arab FA🤌 The whole system is against him.
— Kl_Realist♦️ (@Ehjazz_M3) October 31, 2023He was rather pointing at a player
— Mannarh 🤍🇬🇭 (@GMannarh) October 31, 2023Another added, “MY GOAT. The ref is from Argentina“. Some were calling him “unprofessional” and demanded 2 match bans like in Europe. A fan jokingly added that “he wants a penalty“.
Extra time was needed as 90 minutes were not enough to separate the sides. Ronaldo ended up having the last laugh as his side earned the win over Al-Ettifaq thanks to a late Sadio Mane goal.
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