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Anderson Talisca added insult to Lionel Messi's 'injury' when he paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after netting three times against Inter Miami.
Talisca, who stepped into Ronaldo's role for the friendly match, played a crucial part in Al-Nassr's dominant 6-0 victory over the MLS side.
Opening his account in the 10th minute, Talisca converted a well-executed pass from Abdulaziz Al-Elewai after a neat build-up play, doubling the lead for the Knights of Najd, as cited by GOAL.
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He secured his second goal and the team's fourth from the penalty spot, capitalising on Inter Miami's vulnerable defence as Messi watched his side crumble from the substitute's bench.
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FootballPer Fan Nation, Talisca completed his hat-trick in style as he received a weighted pass from Alex Telles, evaded the offside trap, controlled the ball, and confidently slotted it into the net.
After the goal, the 30-year-old paid tribute to his 'partner in crime', Ronaldo, by performing the Portuguese star's iconic 'Siuuu' celebration.
Amid celebrations with teammates, Talisca broke away and raised his hand in the air, signalling to the charged crowd that he was ready to go.
Sports Brief also previously reported that mirroring Talisca's actions, Al-Hilal forward, Michael replicated Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuuu' in the presence of Messi.
The Riyadh Season Cup encounter between the Saudi Pro League side and the Argentine's MLS franchise, Inter Miami, occurred on the evening of January 29.
Michael re-established a two-goal lead just before half-time with a header before heading towards the corner flag and emulating Ronaldo's iconic celebration.