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Ahead of the Riyadh Season Cup’s final game, Jorge Jesus told Cristiano Ronaldo, “We’ll beat Al Nassr by 3 goals.” Although he didn’t get it exactly spot on, his prediction came very close, as Al Hilal defeated Al Nassr 2-0. Despite the presence of The Undertaker sending the fans into a frenzy, the talking point on the night was CR7. He was returning from a month-long injury layoff, and much was expected of him. However, it just wasn’t meant to be.

CR7 had an unusually quiet game with just 1 shot on target in 90 minutes. Moreover, he missed 2 big chances and even gave away a hospital pass that nearly led to an opposition goal. The captain cut a frustrated figure throughout the match. However, a new viral video on X showcases an incident involving the iconic player tossing his medal.

Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be dejected following the loss. He was wearing the runners-up medal, but upon seeing the 5x Ballon d’Or winner, many fans called out to him. CR7 took notice and immediately flung his medal into the stands for the supporters. Moreover, he didn’t seem sad about losing the silver medal—an ode to his elite mentality of always settling for the best.

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Interestingly, this was not even the most-talked-about Cristiano Ronaldo incident on the night. In fact, another gesture by the veteran following the match raised quite a few eyebrows.

Another Cristiano Ronaldo gesture could land him in legal trouble

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Following the defeat, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates were walking down the tunnel. Just then, a few Al Hilal fans shouted his name, appearing to mock him. What’s more, they even threw some Al Hilal shirts at him. The Al Nassr skipper, who was not in the best of moods, did something shocking. He picked a rival jersey lying on the ground, rubbed it onto his crotch area, and then threw it back. This was captured by other fans on video and it immediately broke the internet.

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Due to the loud music, it cannot be inferred if the fans said something provocative to the veteran. However, one thing is certain, CR7 could receive a legal notice from Al Hilal due to the gesture. Until now, neither Al Hilal nor Al Nassr have publicly commented on the topic.

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What do you think about the happenings during and after the game? Let us know in the comments below.

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Adithya Narayanan

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Daniel D'Cruz