Ronaldo Pushes Away Man Taking Selfie After Being Denied Three Penalties, Video

Ronaldo Pushes Away Man Taking Selfie After Being Denied Three Penalties, Video

Isaac Darko
updated at August 23, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration was visible during Al-Nassr's clash against Shabab Al-Ahli
  • The Portuguese star was spotted pushing away a man who appeared to be taking a selfie
  • The Al-Nassr skipper was openly upset with penalty decisions denied by the centre referee

Cristiano Ronaldo forcefully rebuffed an individual attempting to take a selfie, displaying his frustration after a challenging opening half for Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League qualifiers.

The Knights of Najd faced a challenging 90 minutes against Shabab Al Ahli from the UAE in their continental play-off encounter.

Ronaldo and his teammates emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline, courtesy of two goals during added time, but considerable attention was directed towards the 38-year-old at the half-time break.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration was visible when Al-Nassr took on Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday night. Credit: @cristianoxtra
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Mirror Sports reported that Ronaldo harboured frustration as officials dismissed multiple penalty appeals and the Portuguese star expressed his dissatisfaction unequivocally.

Upon exiting the field at the break, a video clip circulating on social media depicts the veteran gesturing with his arms and launching a verbal tirade at the match officials.

As Ronaldo was heading to the tunnel, he encountered an individual who seemed to be trying to capture a selfie and had obstructed his way.

A video on social media shows the Al-Nassr skipper shoving the person aside and proceeding with his departure.

Talisca kisses Ronaldo after Al-Nassr win

In the same clash, Talisca shared a touching moment with his teammate during Al-Nassr's clash with Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League.

The Brazilian midfielder was caught on camera planting a kiss on Ronaldo's cheek after scoring his first goal during the tournament's qualifiers.

The AFC CL play-off, which showcased how Al-Nassr worked together, also revealed much about the tight-knit bond among Al-Nassr's players.

Ronaldo reacts after AFC CL qualification

Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo's elation after Al-Nassr qualified for the AFC Champions League with a dramatic comeback victory versus Shabab Al-Ahli on Tuesday night.

The Knights of Najd clawed their way back from the brink of defeat, marking a triumphant return to Asia's premier club competition after missing out on the previous season's edition.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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