Al-Nassr forward Anderson Talisca angered fans by disallowing a kid from clicking a picture with Cristiano Ronaldo. Users online went on to label the Brazilian as Ronaldo’s ‘bodyguard’ before berating him even further. The incident occurred during Al-Nassr’s 4-1 drubbing of Tunisian outfit Monastir in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
The incident was captured by a spectator stationed in the stands. As seen in the clip, a kid rushes onto the pitch with his smartphone in hand. The crowd appeared to cheer the youngster on, but Talisca was having none of it.
He quickly got in the way of the fan and Ronaldo, and effectively ceased the kid’s efforts to get a selfie. Immediately after his intervention, a member of security entered the scene and dragged him away.
Talisca is so annoying man. just let the kid get his damn selfie. Why the hell is acting like Ronaldo’s bodyguard all the time? Disgusting player. pic.twitter.com/Opl0Z2hlH9
— G (@PassedToMessi) August 1, 2023
its kinda a asshole move i understand its illegal but he is just a kid who wanted a picture. If Ronaldo thought it was a threat he wouldve moved but Ronaldo stood still.
— HxseebTES (@HaseebS28368602) August 1, 2023
We should respect him
and stop hating him unnecessarily— Maxi Storm (@CR7xMaxi) August 1, 2023
The 29-year-old’s antics are understandable when you consider the number of pitch invaders Ronaldo inadvertently attracts. However, fans online were far less receptive to his efforts. Many lambasted the Brazilian for acting like the striker’s bodyguard, although there were some who offered a more positive outlook.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Talisca on target as Al-Nassr down Monastir
Al-Nassr earned a much-needed victory against Monastir during the second group-stage match of the Arab Club Champions Club. The Saudi Pro League side outclassed their opponents from the start, eventually winning the game by a formidable margin. The scoring started in the 42nd minute through Talisca, with Cristiano Ronaldo making it two during the second half.
Ronaldo for the header 🗼
And Alamri for the 3rd goal 🤩 pic.twitter.com/oBQlizQoij— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 31, 2023
The Portugal International made perfect contact with a peach of a cross from Al Ghanam and also made history in the process. Al-Amri and Al Elewai added two more close games before full-time, as Al-Nassr walked away with a 4-1 win. The side currently leads their group ahead of their final group-stage encounter against Zamalek.