Ronaldo’s Performance Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Al-Nassr’s Victory

omidbasir- An own goal by Mohammed Al Dossari just before half-time propelled Al-Nassr to a hard-fought victory on their home turf. This win keeps Al-Nassr in second place in the table, trailing unbeaten leaders Al-Hilal by five points.

Cristiano Ronaldo faced a challenging evening in the offensive zone, as he struggled to edge closer to his goal of achieving 1,000 competitive goals. Rather than posing a threat to the opposing goalkeeper, he spent significant portions of the match grappling with rival defenders.

As the match neared its conclusion, Ronaldo found himself in the penalty area during a set-piece situation, attracting considerable attention from defenders. He engaged with them directly, suggesting one of his markers should quiet down and humorously offering to carry another on his back. Following the final whistle, Ronaldo celebrated exuberantly, seemingly in the faces of those he had been conversing with moments earlier.

Ronaldo’s antics drew as much attention off the pitch as they did on it, leading to various reactions from fans. Some questioned whether the 40-year-old superstar might be nearing the end of his illustrious career. Comments on social media varied widely, with one user stating, “This guy is so cringe, bro,” while another expressed concern that he should retire sooner rather than later. Others labeled his attempts to provoke opponents as “beyond embarrassing” and criticized his efforts to seek attention after a game in which he was less impactful.

In response to the victory, Ronaldo took to social media to share a celebratory message, stating, “Step by step. Full focus on our objective!” Despite the criticism, he has scored 17 goals this season across 21 appearances, and aims to secure a third consecutive Golden Boot in the Middle East. There are no indications that Ronaldo plans to retire soon, as he recently agreed to an extension that lasts through 2027.

Many anticipate that he will continue his career beyond this point, with expectations that he will represent Portugal in another World Cup this summer, eager to emulate the successes of his long-time rival, Lionel Messi.