Frustration Boils Over: Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Off After Disallowed Goal and Altercation
Cristiano Ronaldo’s night took a turn for the worse during the Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
Disallowed Goal Sparks Fury
Al-Nassr’s hopes for an early lead were dashed when a goal by Otavio was disallowed due to Ronaldo being in an offside position and interfering with play.
Ronaldo wanted to hit the referee with the ball after getting a red card 😂😭😂 pic.twitter.com/wP5KBukP5w
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) April 8, 2024
This decision enraged Ronaldo, who vehemently argued with the referee over the call.
Dissent Earns Yellow Card
Ronaldo’s frustration boiled over as he protested the referee’s decision. This resulted in him receiving a yellow card for dissent.
Night Goes From Bad to Worse
Things went from bad to worse for Ronaldo later in the game. With Al-Nassr trailing 2-0, Ronaldo lashed out at an Al-Hilal player, receiving a straight red card for his actions.
The frustration was evident as he raised his fist in anger towards the referee and offered sarcastic applause as he left the field.