Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Cristiano Ronaldo response as he silenced and shushed Al-Ettifaq chanting Lionel Messi’s name.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to the Saudi Pro League effectively ends his chances of winning more Ballon d’Or awards, but he remains one of the best players of all time.
Despite being mocked by fans during a recent match, Ronaldo reacted calmly and even celebrated a win with his teammate in front of the taunting fans.
The rivalry between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is one for the history books, with a combined 76 trophies and 1683 goals between them, and they have won the Ballon d’Or a staggering 13 times. Ronaldo will be looking to add to his trophy cabinet this season.
Ronaldo signalled to the bench for a substitution, before pointing at the referee.
Maza was forced to make another decision involving Talisca moments later, with the referee booking the Al-Nassr player after catching an opponent with his left arm.
Another VAR review led to the yellow card being upgraded to a red, with Talisca adjudged to have struck out with his arm.
Ronaldo had earlier been booked in the first half for dissent towards the referee after the 38-year-old had seen an appeal for a free-kick waved away.
The Portuguese star avoided a second booking for his outburst towards the official later in the half.
Al-Ettifaq, managed by Steven Gerrard, were also reduced to 10-men in the match with midfielder Ali Hazazi sent off for a foul which led to a brawl between the two teams.
Sadio Mane would score the decisive goal in the bad tempered cup tie, with the former Liverpool star netting in the second period of extra time.
