Cristiano Ronaldo wrestling-style challenge on Al-Faraj
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been mocked by social media users after showing off his wrestling skills during Al Nassr's defeat to Al-Hilal on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Ronaldo produced a wrestling-esque tackle during a tussle to win possession and subsequently got booked.
The five-time UEFA Champions League winner head-locked Al-Hilal player Al-Faraj who blocked the Portugues to recover possession.
After the video of the incident went viral, some social media users have trolled the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and believed he should have been sent-off.
Ronaldo was also mocked at the King Fahd International Stadium during the game as rival fans chanted Lionel Messi's name.
Al-Nasser went on to lose the game 2-0 courtesy of Odion Igahalo who scored twice from the spot.
Al-Nassr now sit three points behind leaders Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League title race.
That should have been a red card yo This could possibly be a red card offence. It's dangerous, and a high tackle is even punished in rugby... Man thought it was Royal Rumble… Frustrated player ????
Check out some social media reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo's viral wrestling-esque challenge.
Georgina is unhappy, Ronaldo starts doing MMA. What is happening? Did they finalize realize the hypocrisy of his move to SA?
— The Lion's Den - A Galatasaray Podcast (@TheLionsDenGS) April 18, 2023
— bjorn ???? (@founded1894) April 18, 2023
Ronaldo learned from Khabib. Great RNC technique.
— Omar Al Raisi (@Dantani) April 18, 2023
Michael Oliver books Cristiano Ronaldo for a headlock
— george (@StokeyyG2) April 18, 2023
When was he ever in the Saudi League????? pic.twitter.com/IDf0S3tHj2
WWE should sign Cristiano Ronaldo, what a finisher???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/MdzsLiNA2e
— Lατιf (@iLatif_) April 18, 2023
Ronaldo's reaction in today's game when the opponent's fans were chanting Messi's name ????pic.twitter.com/5GNOQREnCA
— Jan (@FutbolJan10) April 18, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo only got a yellow for this challenge ???? pic.twitter.com/05eH8qZqvw
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 19, 2023
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