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Raging Cristiano Ronaldo demands REFEREE is substituted after Al-Nassr goal ruled out as fans say ‘he owns the league’


CRISTIANO RONALDO was so infuriated with the referee he demanded he was substituted.

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr side took on Al-Ettifaq in the King Cup of Champions Round of 16 earlier today at the KSU Stadium.

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was left enraged with the refereeCredit: Getty
Ronaldo demanded the substitution of the referee after a goal was disallowedCredit: SSC Extra 1

The two Saudi Pro League sides faced off in a dramatic encounter that saw tensions flare up during stoppage time in the first half.

Al-Nassr star Talisca hit the back of the net but his effort was chalked off following a VAR review that deemed Ronaldo was offside and interfered with play.

That decision angered the five-time Ballon d’Or winner so much that he demanded the replacement of the match official as he signalled for a substitution while pointing at the ref.

Fans were left stunned by the Manchester United legend’s shocking reaction as they took to social media.

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One supporter tweeted: “He owns the league.”

Another posted: “His league.”

A third wrote: “This is unbelievable.”

This fan said: “My goat is always right.”

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And that one stated: “GOAT.”

The game went to extra-time after 90 goalless minutes, which saw Talisca being sent off just moments after his goal was disallowed as he caught an opponent with his left arm.

However, Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard also lost one of his own players as Ali Hazazi was shown a red card in the 89th minute.

Al-Nassr were the ones who ultimately emerged victorious, however, thanks to Sadio Mane’s winner three minutes before the end of extra-time.

Ronaldo was eventually on the winning team despite his frustrationCredit: Getty


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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