IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo was left annoyed after Al-Nassr misplaced to Al-Ittihad. Photograph: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images
A livid Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off down the tunnel kicking water bottles out of his approach after his Al-Nassr group misplaced 1-0 at Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro league on Thursday.
The defeat marked the second match in row by which the 38-year-old Ronaldo failed to seek out the web, with Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe parrying away a fierce shot from the Portugal famous person in damage time.
Brazilian Romarinho scored 10 minutes from time to seal victory for Al-Ittihad, who leapfrogged Al-Nassr to take high spot in the league desk.
Al-Ittihad’s followers taunted Ronaldo all through the match, repeatedly chanting the identify of his rival, Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo, who has scored eight targets in seven league video games this season, took off his captain’s armband earlier than leaving the pitch and appeared set to throw it, earlier than regaining his composure.
He applauded the Al-Nassr supporters earlier than leaving the subject of play.
“Disappointed with the end result, however we keep centered on our season and the video games forward. Thank you Al-Nassr followers to your help, we all know we will rely on you!” the Portuguese stated on Twitter after the recreation.
