Al-Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has drawn the ire of fans online due to his impolite interaction with a cameraman. The 38-year-old appeared to let his emotions get ahead of him, following a lackluster draw against Al-Shabab. The incident invited criticism from fans with many calling out the striker for his ‘disgraceful’ behavior.
It all occurred after the full-time whistle rang at the King Fahd Stadium. Ronaldo, who failed to impact the match, was captured leaving the pitch with visible frustration on his face. The striker even waved his arms in annoyance while departing the field.
He was closely followed by a cameraman all the way, much to the displeasure of the Portugal International. Ronaldo eventually went on to squirt water at the cameraperson before gesturing for him to go away.
An angry Ronaldo throws water onto the camera and tells the cameraman to go away 😂pic.twitter.com/nHIclG6Gxp
— Everything Cristiano 𓃵 (@EverythingCR7_) July 28, 2023
If I was the cameraman, I would genuinely have attacked him. Ronaldo just has the most puncheable face ever. Its also all made out of plastic, so i could get a proper dent in it too https://t.co/IErghP62S6
— FOOTBALL FACTS (@MessiGoatEra) July 29, 2023
Disgraceful behaviour from Ronaldo
The cameraman is just doing his job
— Pat Healy (@Pat_Healy_PD) July 29, 2023
The entire interaction was captured in a clip that went viral online. Infuriated by Ronaldo’s antics, many fans took to social media to voice their displeasure. One user said, “Fine him. The spoilt brat.” Another went on to question the striker’s decency, “How is this appropriate behavior??”
Needless to say, the incident did not go down well with users online. The Real Madrid legend’s frustrations were a result of another disappointing evening for Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr slump led to a lackluster draw against Al-Shabab
After a disappointing round of pre-season friendlies, Al-Nassr began their Arab Club Champions trophy campaign with a goalless draw against Al-Shabab. The two sides were evenly matched throughout the 90 minutes, as reflected by the stats.
Despite coming on an hour into the game, Cristiano Ronaldo nearly made all the difference. The striker volleyed the ball home after expertly chesting it down. However, his effort was immediately ruled out for offside.
What a goal from Ronaldo, but ruled offside. Ffs!
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) July 28, 2023
Apart from his chance, Al-Nassr lacked a bit of bite in his attack, which later became the source of Ronaldo’s frustrations. Fortunately for the club, reinforcement in the form of Sadio Mane is set to arrive soon. The Saudi Pro League side is also looking for another attacker, as indicated by their failed pursuit of Ousmane Dembele.