Ronaldo Spotted Arguing With Referee After Disallowed Goal in Saudi League: Video
- Cristiano Ronaldo had a bittersweet outing as Al-Nassr shared the spoils with Al Raed in their Saudi League opener
- The 39-year-old scored twice in the game but saw one of his goals chopped off for offside, which he didn't take lightly
- CR7 and his teammates will hope to bounce back to winning ways in their next fixture on 27 August against Al Feiha
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Cristiano Ronaldo's evening was marred by frustration after his goal was disallowed in Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League opener.
The 39-year-old initially gave his side the lead with a clinical finish just five minutes past the half-hour mark.
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Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr share spoils with Al Raed
Ronaldo's early goal resulted from his sharp movement and finishing prowess, rising highest to nod home from a Sadio Mane cross.
Despite the positive start, Goal noted that a penalty awarded to Al Raed altered the game’s course.
The spot-kick, awarded after Aymeric Laporte was judged to have committed a foul in the box, was successfully converted by Mohammed Fouzair shortly after halftime.
Ronaldo's goal disallowed due to offside
As the match progressed, Ronaldo continued to be a potent force.
In the 76th minute, former Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic gave Cristiano a precise pass, who scored quickly from close range.
Reaction to the post:
Here are some of the responses from social media users.
@RonaldoW7_:
"Ronaldo was clearly robbed of the goal he was 100% onside.'
@heyy_ift:
"He should focus more on YouTube now."
@iamBinHuzairu:
"That League doesn’t deserve him."
@IndependentEco:
"Ronaldo was robbed."
@UTDXMancunian:
"He is so unlucky, he will be back anyway."
@your_7th_sin:
"Only 12 goals away now from 900 Career Goals.'
@LfcToyyib:
'Even VAR doesn't want Ronaldo to solidify his GOAT status."
@SparkDeCruz:
"He is the real G."
Yet, the celebration was cut short when semi-automated offside technology flagged the former Real Madrid goal machine for a marginally offside position.
Ronaldo argues with referee
The disallowed goal left Ronaldo visibly agitated.
In footage circulating on social media, he was seen disputing the decision with the referee, but to no avail.
Despite his efforts, Al-Nassr couldn’t find the back of the net again, and the match ended in a frustrating draw.
What's next for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr?
Ronaldo and his teammates will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Al Feiha on 27 August, per Sofascore, hoping to secure a win and rectify their opening-day setback.
Ronaldo achieves remarkable milestone
In a previous update, Briefly News reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a remarkable milestone in the Saudi League, scoring his 50th goal for Al-Nassr during their opening match of the 2024/25 season.
Last season, Ronaldo set a new record with 35 goals in 31 Saudi Pro League appearances, marking the highest single-season tally.
Additionally, he had previously scored 14 goals in the half-season before his record-breaking campaign.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
