Cristiano Ronaldo lost his nerve at a game for his club Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The former world footballer choked his opponent to the ground.
Riyadh – It definitely cannot be said that Cristiano Ronaldo has lacked motivation since moving from the big European football stage to the desert in Saudi Arabia. Because there is no other way to explain his wrestling performance in the last game of his club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo choked and pulled his opponent brutally to the ground.
| Born: | 5. Februar 1985 (Alter 38 Jahre), Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Funchal, Portugal |
| Current teams: | al-Nasser FC |
| Salary: | £62 million (2023) |
| partner: | Georgina Rodriguez (2016–) |
Cristiano Ronaldo goes crazy in Saudi Arabia: wrestling insert with an opponent
The five-time world footballer lost 2-0 at Al-Hilal with Al-Nassr on Tuesday. The top Saudi club suffered a serious setback in the fight for the championship.
The gap to leaders Al-Ittihad is currently three points with a game more than six games to go. This apparently caused frustration for Cristiano Ronaldo, who completely lost his nerve.
Strangle attack on opponent: Ronaldo completely loses his nerve in Saudi Arabia
The 38-year-old Portuguese ran into his opponent Gustavo Cuellar from behind in the 57th minute when the score was 0-1 from Al-Nassr’s perspective. CR7 jumped the Colombian in the back, choking his neck and finally yanking him to the ground with full force. Ronaldo and Cuellar both hit the grass with their backs, only then did the attacking star release the grip.
English referee Michael Oliver quite rightly gave the yellow card for the action. Al-Hilal won the game with two penalties from former Premier League striker Odion Ighalo (42′, 62′).
Ronaldo scandal in Saudi Arabia: Superstar grabs his crotch
In addition, Ronaldo caused a scandal with a supposedly obscene gesture in the Muslim country. CR7 grabbed his crotch while exiting the stadium after Al Hilal fans kept shouting Lionel Messi’s name. Critics even called for his expulsion.
“Ronaldo is suffering from an injury. His clash with Al-Hilal player Gustavo Cuellar started with a hit in a very sensitive area. This is confirmed information. As for the statements of the fans, they can think what they want,” said journalist Muhammad Al-Enezi after a meeting with the Al-Nassr bosses. “The proof of my words is that Ronaldo had his head down when leaving the stadium and his eyes were not directed at the stands.” Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s former club Real Madrid are confidently in the Champions League semi-finals after victories against Chelsea. (ck)
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