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Controversy Surrounds Ronaldo's Gestures Towards Opponents

Published January 27, 2026, 10:25
Controversy Surrounds Ronaldo's Gestures Towards Opponents

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy with his behavior towards Al-Taawoun players in Al-Nassr's recent match. Although his team won 1-0 and reduced the gap with league leaders Al-Hilal, attention shifted to the Portuguese star's provocative gestures. Specifically, Ronaldo appeared to provoke his opponents, telling them to calm down and sarcastically inviting a player who marked him closely to climb on his back. After the end of the match, he celebrated exuberantly in front of his opponents. Ronaldo is in good form and is vying for his first title with Al-Nassr, while also pursuing his goal of reaching 1,000 official goals in his career. However, his provocative behavior overshadows his athletic performance. A video circulating on social media shows Ronaldo making gestures towards an Al-Taawoun player, sparking heated debate among fans.