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.