During the Saudi Super Cup semi-final match between Al-Hilal and Al Nassr FC, Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off.
On Monday, Al Nassr FC traveled to the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium to challenge Al-Hilal in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabia Super Cup. But the visitors bowed down by losing 2-1 to Kalidou Koulibaly’s teammates. But Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to finish the match, with the Portuguese being sent off.
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Al Nassr bid farewell to the Saudi Super Cup on Monday evening, losing the semi-finals against Al-Hilal (2-1). Captain of the visiting team, Cristiano Ronaldo lost his temper during the said meeting. This led to his expulsion four minutes from the end by the referee of the game, Mr. Mohammed Al-Huwaish.
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After contact with an opponent along the touchline, the five-time Ballon d’Or sent him flying to the ground with a shoulder blow. A gesture which did not escape the referee and the latter did not hesitate to issue a direct red card against the Portuguese. Furious and on the verge of losing control, the player tried to throw the ball at the official, but ultimately restrained himself.
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Ronaldo reportedly apologized
While he was facing a two-match suspension and a fine of around 5,000 euros, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been defended by his coach Jorge Jesus, would have apologized to the competent authorities of Saudi football.
According to information from the Saudi sports press, in particular the site Arielipillo, Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly called Saudi Sports Minister Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal by phone to apologize after Monday’s incidents. The player having admitted to having gone off the rails after his behavior.
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Saudi Arabian Sports Minister Abdelaziz bin Turki
I call Cristiano Ronaldo at night to apologize for the bad refereeing of the season and that they are willing to improve it a lot next season! pic.twitter.com/VTuYMr0tyo
— Arielipillo (@arielipillo) April 9, 2024
But for its part, the media Al-Sharq Al-Awsat denied these allegations in complete and detailed manner, according to a well-informed source. The newspaper explains that the Minister of Sports has had no contact with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in recent hours.
#urgent And especially | A well-informed source told Asharq Al-Awsat: There is no truth to what is being circulated about the existence of any contact between the Saudi Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, and the Portuguese star Ronaldo.
What is being talked about in this context is not true at all.
— Middle East – Sports (@aawsat_spt) April 9, 2024
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