News

Ronaldo shown red card as Al-Nassr lose 2-0 to Al-Hilal

Al-Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as his team lost 2-0 to Al-Hilal in a Saudi Super Cup clash on Monday night.

Ronaldo received his marching orders for elbowing Ali Al-Bulaihi.

Al-Nassr thought they had taken the lead when Otavio diverted into the net as the first half ended.

However, the goal was chalked off, because Ronaldo made an attempt to touch the ball from an offside position.

The decision left Ronaldo fuming and he argued with the referee about the decision.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was given a yellow card for dissent, but he then lashed out at an Al-Hilal player and was shown a straight red card late in the game while his team were 2-0 down.

Ronaldo raised his fist at the referee after the card came out and sarcastically applauded the official as he walked off.

Abdul Noah Ocholi

Recent Posts

Lagos SWAN Mourns Wale Ogunniran And Comrade Akinola Michael Ariyo

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over…

20 hours ago

Sports Infrastructure: Lagos Unveils Mini Football Pitch

  As part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration's commitment to fostering youth engagement and…

1 day ago

Thrilling Ending As Curtains Draw On KidSport Charity Cup Season 15 At Campos Stadium Lagos

    The 15th edition of KidSport Charity Cup ended at the weekend amid pomp…

3 days ago

Harry Kane’s Perfect Christmas Present: Bayern Munich Star Reaches 100th Bundesliga Goal Contribution And Wins German Footballing Personality Of The Year

Harry Kane’s fairy-tale journey in Germany keeps getting better. The Bayern Munich striker capped off…

3 days ago

Liverpool Sweat On Alexander Isak After Injury Scare In Dramatic Tottenham Win

Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Saturday came at a worrying cost, as the…

3 days ago

Achraf Hakimi Sends Powerful Message After Morocco’s Perfect AFCON 2025 Start

As hosts Morocco kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign in style, reigning…

3 days ago