The Al-Nassr captain appeared to make an indecent gesture to Al-Hilal fans who chanted Messi’s name during their team’s defeat.
The taunts before Tuesday’s Saudi Pro League match were not the first time the Argentine’s name has been used to annoy Ronaldo. That evening, Al-Hilal supporters greeted the Al-Nassr players before their pre-match warm-up with a deafening chant of Messi’s name, which seemed to have the desired effect as the final whistle blew.
That’s because Ronaldo’s side lost more points in the Saudi Pro League title race, as a brace from Odion Ighalo from the penalty spot meant Al-Nassr is now three points behind Al-Nassr. Ittihad is in first place after playing one more game. Visibly frustrated by the result and annoyed by the taunts, the Portuguese star appeared to grab his crotch in an obscene gesture towards the Al-Hilal faithful.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR RONALDO? Such reactions are likely to make Ronaldo an even easier target in the future, as he has already reacted sensitively to taunts from opposing fans. Both he and his Al-Nassr teammates will have to shake off Tuesday’s loss ahead of their King’s Cup semi-final against Al-Wehda on April 24.
Source: Goal