Cristiano Ronaldo Fumes After Being 'Robbed' of 'Beautiful Goal' in Al-Nassr Win

Cristiano Ronaldo Fumes After Being 'Robbed' of 'Beautiful Goal' in Al-Nassr Win

  • Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration was evident at full-time, despite Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh on Sunday evening
  • The 39-year-old forward scored in the match but had a second goal ruled out for offside, leaving him visibly upset
  • Ronaldo, who believed the disallowed effort was legitimate, vented his anger by gesturing toward the cameras as he left the pitch

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Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh in an intense Saudi Pro League clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again at the heart of the action.

The Portuguese superstar delivered a decisive performance, scoring a crucial goal to help his team stay in the race for the title.

Cristiano Ronaldo Fumes after being 'robbed' of 'beautiful goal' in Al-Nassr Win
Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration was evident at full-time, despite Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh on Sunday evening. Photo: Fayez Nureldine.
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Despite the win, the match was far from straightforward, with Al-Fateh putting up a strong fight and even capitalizing on a rare mistake from Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper to keep the game competitive.

Ronaldo’s goal brought his career tally to an incredible 920 goals, further solidifying his legendary status.

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However, the night wasn’t without controversy. The 39-year-old had another goal ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR review, which left both him and Al-Nassr fans frustrated.

Ronaldo rages & gestures at cameras

The disallowed strike came in stoppage time and would have added an exclamation point to his performance, but instead, it fueled post-match debate.

At the final whistle, Ronaldo was visibly livid in a video shared on social media.

He gestured toward the cameras and expressed his displeasure at the decision to disallow what he called a "beautiful" goal.

His frustration was evident as he discussed the incident with Piers Morgan, who labelled the decision “ridiculous.”

Despite the drama, Al-Nassr’s victory keeps them in third place, trailing league leaders Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad by eight points as they continue their push for the title.

What's next for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr?

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Looking ahead, Al-Nassr will travel to Buraidah in the Qassim region for their next domestic fixture against Al Raed on Thursday, January 30, Sofascore reports.

Four days later, they will return to their home ground, Al-Awwal Park for an encounter with Al Wasl as they continue their pursuit of the league leaders.

Al-Nassr celebrate Ronaldo with emotional video

YEN.com.gh also revealed that Al Nassr released an emotional video to mark Cristiano Ronaldo's two-year milestone with the team.

The Portuguese star unexpectedly switched to the Saudi club in the summer of 2023 after a turbulent exit from Manchester United, which stemmed from a rift with former boss Erik ten Hag.

Despite his impressive form in the league, the 39-year-old's long-term plans remain unclear.

Ronaldo handles 'Messi' taunts with maturity

Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted an incident where rival supporters attempted to unsettle Cristiano Ronaldo by chanting Lionel Messi's name.

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However, the Portuguese superstar displayed remarkable composure in Al-Nassr's encounter with Al Taawoun.

Despite handling the mind games with poise, the game itself dealt yet another setback to Al-Nassr's struggling league aspirations.

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.