A livid Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off down the tunnel kicking water bottles out of his approach after his Al-Nassr staff misplaced 1-0 at Al-Ittihad within the Saudi Pro league on Thursday.
The defeat marked the second match in row wherein the 38-year-old Ronaldo failed to search out the web, with Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe parrying away a fierce shot from the Portugal celebrity in harm time.
Brazilian Romarinho scored 10 minutes from time to seal victory for Al-Ittihad, who leapfrogged Al-Nassr to take the highest spot within the league desk.
Al-Ittihad’s followers taunted Ronaldo all through the match, repeatedly chanting the identify of his rival, Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo, who has scored eight objectives in seven league video games this season, took off his captain’s armband earlier than leaving the pitch and seemed set to throw it, earlier than regaining his composure.
He applauded the Al-Nassr supporters earlier than leaving the sphere of play.
“Disappointed with the result, but we stay focused on our season and the games ahead. Thank you Al-Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!” the Portuguese stated on Twitter after the sport.
Source: www.anews.com.tr