Ronaldo taunted with Messi chants during Al-Nassr’s defeat (Video)

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Cristiano Ronaldo was mocked with chants for his rival Lionel Messi by opposition fans during Al-Nassr’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final defeat to Al-Ittihad on Thursday, January 26.

Cristiano Ronaldo taunted with Lionel Messi chants during match

The 37-year-old superstar who is yet to score for the Saudi side in two games, was a peripheral figure in Al-Nassr‘s defeat and footage has emerged of the Al-Ittihad fans chanting: ‘Messi, Messi, Messi’. This occurred while Ronaldo was entering the game venue. 🔥 جماهير الاتحاد تردد باسم اللاعب ( ميسي ) لحظة دخول لاعب فريق النصر ( كريستيانو رونالدو )#الاتحاد_النصر pic.twitter.com/WnYSswNClu — قصي نقادي (@Qusay_itfc) January 26, 2023 The former Manchester United star almost opened his account for Al-Nassr with a powerful close-range header but he was denied by a smart save. Al-Nassr went on to lose 3-1 to Al-Ittihad and have now been booted out from championship contention.

Cristiano Ronaldo taunted with Lionel Messi chants during match

Ronaldo has managed just one shot on target across both appearances for Al-Nassr. Recall that the Portuguese striker completed a £175m-a-year move to Al-Nassr at the end of December following a bitter end to his Man United career. 

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Barely 48 hours after Samuel Umtiti left the pitch in tears following the racist chants he and Lameck Banda were subjected to by Lazio fans during a match against Leece, the Italian club has been handed a partial stadium ban.
Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda
Umtiti left the pitch in tears after Lecce came from behind to pick up an impressive 2-1 win over Lazio.
Lecce’s win was however overshadowed by appalling racism from the away end, who targeted Umtiti and Zambia international striker Lameck Banda. With the home supporters rallying to chant Umtiti’s name, the center-back left the pitch in tears.
Lecce did their best to support Umtiti, who joined the club on loan from Barcelona in the summer following a tough period in his career after winning the 2018 World Cup with France. Lecce tweeted: “Racist chants have been overwhelmed by songs of encouragement! All the yellow and red Lecce fans started shouting one name: Umtiti.”

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

After the game, Umtiti took to Instagram, writing: “Great win #forzalecce” alongside a picture of him celebrating. He received plenty of replies, with Lyon pair Jerome Boateng and Alexandre Lacazette, Reading defender Naby Sarr and his Lecce teammate Strefezza all sending supportive messages.
The racist abuse also prompted an Instagram post from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “Solidarity with Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda – let’s shout it loud and clear: NO TO RACISM!” he wrote.
Following the reactions to the racist chants, Italian authorities have now handed Lazio a partial stadium ban for their next match at the Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio slammed with partial stadium ban for racist chants at Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

Lazio has been hit with sanctions by the authorities on several occasions because of the discriminatory behavior of their supporters. The club based in Rome will serve their new ban on Sunday when they take on Empoli at home in Serie A.