Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is serving FA's 2-match ban for Everton drama, cheered his new team as Al-Nassr beat Al-Ta'ee 2-0 on Friday in the Saudi Pro League.
Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is serving FA's 2-match ban for last season's incident at Everton, cheers for his new team as Al-Nassr registered an emphatic 2-0 victory over Al-Ta'ee on Friday in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo, who awaits his debut with Al-Nassr, watched his teammates fight it out in the first half at Mrsool Park from the VIP box and chose to see the second half from the dressing room, where the Portuguese talisman opted to ride an exercise bike as well.
Ronaldo's reaction to โs 2nd Goal ๐๐ผ๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/6s1hLRFLAj
โ AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN)Ospina's assist ๐
Talisca's 2nd Goal ๐ฅ
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The 37-year-old striker, unveiled as an Al-Nassr player on Tuesday, has been facing troubles since he arrived at the Saudi Arabian club. First, he was forced to comply with FA's 2-match ban for smashing a young Everton fan's phone after Manchester United's loss at Goodison Park in the Premier League last season. Then, there is the drama surrounding CR7's registration as the Saudi Pro League limits clubs to have only eight foreign recruits, and Ronaldo's arrival at Al-Nassr is the club's 9th import.
While the delay in Ronaldo's debut frustrates Al-Nassr fans, they are still thrilled to see the five-time Ballon d'Or winner enjoy his team's show at the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo's video of clapping and cheering for Talisca's second goal in the 47th minute of the game has gone viral, as the Portuguese legend enjoys the clash while working out on an exercise bike.
The video, which has garnered over 4 million views on Twitter, has sparked a massive reaction from Ronaldo fans, with most lauding their King as the G.O.A.T. Meanwhile, a few criticised the club for using Ronaldo to milk money, while some cracked jokes about the 37-year-old striker's move to Saudi Arabia.
"Does he rest at all my Goat," noted one Ronaldo fan, while another added, "My GOAT is happy, I'm happy!!!"
A third user commented, "This tweet is exactly why @AlNassrFC_EN signed #CR7๐ต for $70m+ per year," while a fourth stated, "Never seen a bigger downgrade."
Here's a look at the memes, jokes and reactions over Ronaldo cheering Al-Nassr's show against Al-Ta'ee while cycling on an exercise bike:
So he ...clapped? pic.twitter.com/KvPVwxZVa4
โ Chill Pill โธ (@iamchillpill)This is slowly turning into reality Tv ๐คฃ https://t.co/L8NN6Ofm70
โ {Plush๐ฆPanther} (@Matome_thata)he thinks heโs him https://t.co/f7ipdPAoZm pic.twitter.com/LJdqI2S46M
โ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ทโฉโฉโฉ (@Alaminreturns)Ronaldo is always training!!!
Like anytime u go see him, then he dey train! Herh! https://t.co/PAjQKQGL1l
Never seen a bigger downgrade https://t.co/9AoRRSD8PL
โ ๐ค Andrea ๐ค (@AN_Juventino)My GOAT is happy, Iโm happy!!! https://t.co/jtb4m6FjAK
โ Emiliano Listowel๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ (@eyram_morton)This tweet is exactly why signed for $70m+ per yearโฆ https://t.co/sD4MVpTVIs
โ Everett Reiss (@EverettReiss)Milk that shiit, you paid for it. https://t.co/0UL543hetr
โ Baba Yaga๐๐ค (@xxplicittt)Do you still think he's sad On that cup it's a children's toy. You thought once he didn't get it, he'd be depressed and retire.silly people https://t.co/0KehAA1ihH pic.twitter.com/FaMJSJ33yN
โ sky๐ธ (@April9397779842)Does he rest at all my Goat ๐ https://t.co/t0lPVKKB5n
โ Alhajjibugatti (@Alhajjibugatti1)They're literally using him as a Marketing tool.๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ https://t.co/O0eL7yJ7q5
โ SkY Buttland๐ง (@Utd_Pessimist)I know he canโt name 5 players on that team ๐ญ https://t.co/YJ4vcOExGH
โ a (@libertyybiberty)He clapping because he made $20k biking https://t.co/hYverR7meP
โ brendan (@Bfolesss)Why does it look like he's not actually there and has been edited into the video ๐ญ๐คฃ.. https://t.co/RdaCq5HyVf
โ Sahil (@shaiyaaaaa_)Is that REALLY CR7 !! https://t.co/b0qdIjPVLK pic.twitter.com/AZj2DBLX2o
โ Tomba (@Tomba_14)๐Iโm sure there are no cameras in the pitch, all of them are in the dressing room, where Ronaldo is https://t.co/axwbykWdKF
โ Thee Tranquil_lad (@Judah_mbets)Messi would trade his World Cup victory for this, according to Edu Aguirre the clown of our time. https://t.co/D0UBwgEh8s pic.twitter.com/DEuOxwHDRS
โ Mariam ๐ฆ๐ท โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (@FCBMariam_)