Cristiano Ronaldo being jeered and trolled by fans chanting Lionel Messi’s name has become a common theme, in particular after Messi’s world cup triumph.
And fans were at it again during Al-Nassr’s game against Al-Hilal earlier today.
As the Portuguese star walked off the pitch, Al-Hilal fans serenaded him Messi chants triggering a response from him.
Acknowledging the chants with a smile, Ronaldo blew a kiss toward the jeering fans before heading into the tunnel.
Watch below:
Cristiano Ronaldo blowing kisses to Al-Hilal fans chanting ‘Messi’ at half-time ?
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The league leaders beat Ronaldo’s side 3-0 with ten men. Goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and a double from Aleksandar Mitrovic sealed the win as they went 7 points clear at the top of the table.