Cristiano Ronaldo was thrown off the pitch and then caused a scandal. © ANSA / ALI HAIDER

Ronaldo is causing outrage again

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off with a red card in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup and caused outrage with his reaction to the decision.

09 April 2024

From: dpa/fop

When the score was 0-2, the former European champion from Portugal got into a scuffle with his opponent on Monday evening and pushed him to the ground - for which he received a red card in the 86th minute.

Video images show Ronaldo clenching his hand into a fist, raising it above his head and taking half a step towards the referee. The referee had already averted his gaze. Ronaldo then mockingly applauded and gave the thumbs up several times.

Just a few weeks ago, Ronaldo caused a stir in Saudi Arabia with an obscene gesture.

Cristiano Ronaldo clashed with the referee in the Super Cup. © ANSA / ALI HAIDER

His club Al-Nasr came close in stoppage time in the Super Cup thanks to former Bayern professional Sadio Mané (90+9), but still lost to rivals Al-Hilal and missed out on a place in the final, which was held for the first time in Abu Dhabi of the mini-tournament for the Saudi Super Cup.