Cristiano Ronaldo made his emotions recognized throughout Al Nassr’s newest title setback.
The Saudi Professional League aspect have been crushed 3-2 at dwelling by Al-Ettifaq on Friday evening.
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Steven Gerrard’s outdated membership twice got here from behind to safe all three factors due to a brace from Georginio Wijnaldum.
Ronaldo did not get on the scoresheet in a irritating evening for the hosts, which ended with Jhon Duran seeing purple in stoppage time.
The referee’s choice to ship the previous Aston Villa striker off enraged Ronaldo, who may very well be seen protesting the choice.
After arguing with the referee, he confronted the assistant referee contained in the centre circle.
Ronaldo’s feelings turned an excessive amount of for him, although, as he then booted the ball from the centre circle and off the pitch.
He continued his protests as he approached the touchline, gesturing together with his arms as his arguments went on.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s outburst got here in entrance of unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Forward of kick-off, the Ukrainian was offered to the gang inside Al Awwal Park in Riyadh.
Usyk sported a personalised Al Nassr shirt as he waved to followers and carried out Ronaldo’s trademark ‘siu’ celebration.
His look got here forward of Saturday’s mouth-watering Final Crescendo card in Saudi Arabia.
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Heavyweight contenders Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole meet within the co-main occasion earlier than a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
As for Ronaldo and Al Nassr, their title hopes suffered one other hit with the defeat to Al Ettifaq.
Stefano Piolo’s aspect have now slipped to fourth within the desk behind Al Qadsiah following the loss.
In the meantime, league leaders Al Ittihad are eight factors forward of them having performed a recreation much less.
Ronaldo stays the league’s prime scorer, although, with 16 objectives in 20 appearances this season.
He sits one purpose away from former Actual Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema.