CR7: Video captures the moment Al Hilal fans chanted 'Messi' after Al Nassr star's red card

• Cristiano Ronaldo had an evening to forget on Monday, April 8
• The Portuguese superstar was sent off during the Saudi Cup game
• A video has emerged showing how sections of opposition fans reacted

It’s not easy being Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Al Nassr star made headlines for all the wrong reasons yet again on Monday, April 8, after he was sent off for violent conduct during the Saudi Cup game against bitter rivals Al Hilal.

In the closing stages of the game and with Al Nassr trailing 2-0, Ronaldo clashed with Al Hilal player Al Bulaihi, and a melee ensued soon after.

Videos of the incident appeared to show the Real Madrid legend squaring up to Al-Bulaihi after the Al Hilal player prevented him from taking a quick throw-in late on.

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Ronaldo then appeared to throw an elbow at the defender, who dramatically sprawled on the floor, prompting players from both teams to get involved. It however remains unclear whether Ronaldo made contact with his rival before he went to the ground, according to ESPN.

Ronaldo taunted with Messi chants

With both sets of players clashing with each other, Ronaldo could only watch from the side, but the 39-year-old got involved when Mohammed Al-Hoaish brandished a red card to send him off.

Incensed by the decision, Ronaldo made a motion that suggested he was going to throw a punch, before backing down, presumably realizing the potential repercussions his action would have had.

A fan video has since emerged showing the incident from an Al Hilal supporter’s point of view.

In the video, fans resorted to “Messi, Messi” chants immediately Ronaldo was shown a red card in an attempt to wind up the already angered Al Nassr star.

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As he left the pitch, Ronaldo appeared to be pleading his case to the fans with sarcastic applause while suggesting his side was robbed.

This is not the first time Ronaldo has been taunted with his arch-rival Lionel Messi’s name.

During the AFC Champions League, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner endured a hostile home crowd when his side took on Al Ain.

Ronaldo had to keep his cool, as he was coming from a suspension for making an offensive gesture.

All the times Ronaldo has been sent off

Sports Brief also reported on all occasions Cristiano Ronaldo has been sent off in his career.

His first-ever red card came in 2004 during a Premier League game against Aston Villa.

Since then, the forward has been sent off 11 more times, including against Al Hilal on Monday.