Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: April 19, 2023, 16:13 IST
Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a yelow for his problem (Twitter)
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ugly wrestling strikes triggered a large uproar on social media
Cristiano Ronaldo reduce a sorry determine in Al Nassr’s 2-0 defeat towards city-rivals Al Hilal within the home league on Wednesday. Ronaldo did safe 4 pictures within the recreation however he couldn’t handle to seek out the again of the online. The state of affairs received worse for him after the star Portuguese striker was booked for taking down Gustavo Cuellar with a headlock. The incident happened within the 57th minute of the fixture after Ronaldo was seen committing a nasty problem on the Al Hilal midfielder. Match referee Michael Oliver didn’t wait a lot earlier than exhibiting a yellow card to Ronaldo. The Al Nassr skipper’s ugly wrestling strikes quickly triggered a large uproar on social media. While a bit of Twitter lashed out on the former Manchester United striker, some mocked the 38-year-old for bringing down his opponent in a foolish method.
One person felt that Cristiano Ronaldo ought to have been given marching orders for committing a foul like this.
Another fan hilariously tweeted, “And Ronaldo thinks he’s Dolph Ziggler from WWE.”
A person cheekily branded Cristiano Ronaldo because the “Biggest WWE star.”
A piece of Twitter did really really feel that Cristiano Ronaldo ought to have acquired a pink card throughout the match towards Al Hilal.
Had Ronaldo been despatched off, Al Nassr had probability to win. Thank god Referee didn’t present pink card and ensured Al Hilal win.— . (@Footballdrugs) April 19, 2023
That’s a straightforward pink card anyplace else. Always getting particular therapy. The referees all over the place pocketed good from Ronaldo.— RWA (@R_W_A_S) April 19, 2023
Ronaldo was being favored right here. This is a pink card offense— Simply Leonard (@Paaleo10z) April 19, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo had a purpose disallowed for an offside within the 77th minute of the competition towards Al Hilal. Al Nassr was awarded a penalty six minutes later however the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), finally, needed to overturn the choice. Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo scored a brace to get the higher of Ronaldo-led Al Nassr. The Nigerian scored the primary purpose of the evening after changing from the spot within the forty second minute. The 33-year-old doubled the lead within the 62nd minute.
The defeat leaves Al Nassr on the second spot within the Saudi Pro League standings. With 16 wins from 24 matches, Al Nassr have bagged 53 factors until now. They are proper now three factors behind table-toppers Al Ittihad. In their subsequent task, Al-Nassr will take on Al-Wehda within the semi-finals of the King Cup of Champions on Monday.
After enjoying 11 matches for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has until now netted 13 objectives. In the Saudi home league, he has 11 objectives and two assists below his belt.
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