Cristiano Ronaldo’s anger at Al-Nassr players reached fever pitch during the team’s 3-2 defeat to Al-Ittihad in the 30th round of the Saudi League.
Al-Nassr led by two goals in the first half of the match at Al-Oula Park Stadium, and many thought the matter was over. However, the surprise came in the second half when Al-Nassr scored three goals.
Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo was extremely angry at the behavior of the Al-Nassr players in the second half against Al-Ittihad, and how they failed to defend properly, which led to the defeat.
The Portuguese’s anger was clearly evident after Al-Ittihad’s second goal, when he began to blame and reprimand the players. This is not the first time during this match that he has tried to direct his teammates.
The newspaper quoted a source within Al-Nassr as saying that Ronaldo addressed the players at halftime, urging them to focus and not concede any goals. He emphasized that the match would not be lost under any circumstances.
Ultimately, the 40-year-old’s words weren’t enough. The exact opposite happened, with Bento conceding three goals, which left the legendary player furious and blaming the players for the result.
It remains unknown how the Al-Nassr players reacted to Ronaldo’s halftime or post-match comments, amid rumors that he had lost a large segment of the dressing room.
It’s worth noting that Ronaldo’s anger toward the Al-Nassr players seems reasonable, as the defeat to Al-Ittihad cost Stefano Pioli’s side the chance to qualify for the elite AFC Champions League, rendering the Knights of Najd’s season below average.
