Cristiano Ronaldo Taunted with More 'Messi' Chants During AFC Champions League Game

• Cristiano Ronaldo was back in action for Al-Nassr on Monday
• The 39-year-old was yet again subjected to chants of 'Messi'
• Ronaldo's reaction to the provocation has proven something

Cristiano Ronaldo had his patience tested once again on Monday, March 4, as he was subjected to 'Messi' chants by the home crowd during an AFC Champions League game.

The Al-Nassr forward was back in the squad, after serving a one-match ban for making an obscene gesture during his side’s league game against Riyadh-based side, Al-Shabab.

Last Sunday, Ronaldo was captured on camera taunting Al-Shabab fans with a controversial gesture, after opposition fans were heard chanting the name of Lionel Messi.

He subsequently missed his side’s thrilling 4-4 draw against Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League and was also fined 10,000 Riyals ($2,666) for his reaction, per GOAL.

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Ronaldo back in action

Following that ban, the 39-year-old was back in action for his team on Monday (March 4), this time facing Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League.

By now, opposition fans have become aware of the Portuguese star’s triggers and they made sure to taunt him using the classic 'Messi' chant.

In a video circulating online, the crowd could be heard chanting the Argentine's name before kickoff and the chants continued until half-time.

However, Ronaldo seemed unfazed by the taunts but could be seen trying to make his way down the tunnel in a hurry after the half-time whistle.

Al-Ain vs Al Nassr: how the game went

It was an evening to forget for Ronaldo, whose side succumbed to a 1-0 first-leg defeat thanks to a goal by Soufiane Rahimi in the 44h minute.

The Portuguese veteran had two golden opportunities to score in either half of the tie, with a big chance coming from a shot from a tight angle.

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In the second half, Ronaldo connected with a cross but his effort was saved by the Al-Ain keeper from a few yards out.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors, as former Manchester City man, Aymeric, Laporte was shown a straight red card in the dying minutes.

Al Nassr eventually lost the game 1-0 and will be aiming to overturn the deficit in the second leg on March 11, as per the fixture list seen on ESPN.

Chelsea legend wants Ronaldo dropped

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on former Chelsea star, Frank Leboeuf’s scathing comments about Ronaldo.

He believes the Al-Nassr star should be dropped from the upcoming European championships over his remarks.

Ronaldo recently stoked the fire of controversy by claiming the Saudi Pro League is superior to the French Ligue 1.