Football fans have taken to social media to slam Cristiano Ronaldo for his reaction to Lionel Messi chants from the crowd.
The 39-year-old, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his second goal of 2024, securing a vital 3-2 victory for his team at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium on Sunday, February 25th, in the Saudi Pro League.
However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner faced a hostile away atmosphere, with Al-Shabab fans repeatedly taunting him with the name of his eternal rival, Lionel Messi.
Throughout significant portions of the game, chants of ‘Messi, Messi’ echoed in the stadium, while Ronaldo bided his time, waiting for the opportune moment to respond.
And the Real Madrid icon opted to retaliate, as videos caught him making an obscene gesture towards the home fans while celebrating his teammate’s goal.
Al-Shabab fans chanting: “Messi, Messi”
Ronaldo:pic.twitter.com/wW9WjS7x0E
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) February 25, 2024
Fans slam Ronaldo’s reaction
explorerng.com gathered Many reactions from fans that Ronaldo’s reaction seemed unnecessary and unprofessional, suggesting that as a seasoned professional, he should have remained focused on the game and not let the chants affect him.
@dat_goat posted: “Can’t believe ronaldo fans are proud of this.”
@pierre9166 said: “39 years old child.”
@Leo_messii_8 shared: “He’s obsessed with Messi.”
@jod_insane said: “Most insecure player Penaldo.”
@AdonisIII posted: “It’s getting embarrassing. Too old for this. I don’t get why he has been easily losing his head in Saudi.”
