Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned as one of the greatest footballers in history, experienced a forgettable evening when he was ejected from a match for elbowing an opponent while playing for Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal. Following the incident, the referee swiftly issued Ronaldo a straight red card. However, it was Ronaldo's subsequent reaction that drew widespread astonishment on social media. Fueled by frustration with the referee's decision, Ronaldo appeared to consider striking the official but ultimately refrained from doing so.
In the Saudi Super Cup, Al-Hilal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, resulting in Al-Nassr's elimination from the tournament. Sadio Mane scored the lone goal for Al-Nassr. Below is the video capturing the moment Cristiano Ronaldo lost his composure.
Why was Ronaldo sent off?
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off due to an incident on the field where he elbowed an opponent, prompting the referee to show him a straight red card.
Jorge Jesus, the coach of Al-Hilal, commented on Ronaldo's behavior during the match, stating that Ronaldo's reaction was somewhat expected given his unfamiliarity with losing.
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Jorge Jesus emphasized Cristiano Ronaldo's stature as one of the most influential players globally and acknowledged his role model status for many. Jesus highlighted that Ronaldo's lack of familiarity with losing can lead to moments of frustration and a loss of emotional and mental focus in matches where the outcome isn't favorable.
Ronaldo's red card in the match marked the 12th time in his career that he had been sent off. Throughout the current campaign, he has been a standout performer for Al-Nassr, scoring 36 goals and providing 12 assists in 37 matches.
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