Al-Nassr

An angry Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the field after Al Nassr lost 1-0 at Saudi Pro League title rivals Al-Ittihad on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo could not hide his fury after Al-Nassr fell to a potentially damaging loss against their title rivals Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League ...

A fourth supporter said: "Al Nassr is bottling the league to Al Ittihad and all I can say is it's Ronaldo’s fault." Get him out of my club," one wrote on [Twitter.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/twitter) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) for my Al Nassr. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-defeat-29419936#comments-section) Did Ronaldo make a mistake to move to Saudi Arabia? Al-Nassr are now one point behind Al-Ittihad in the title race, with this defeat being their second of the campaign. Ronaldo’s side fell to defeat against Saudi Pro League title rivals Al-Ittihad in a result which saw them slip to second spot in the standings.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr lost the lead of the Saudi Pro League after slipping to a 1-0 loss to title rivals Al Ittihad.

Al Ittihad grew in confidence and fashioned a fine chance on 58 minutes. Ronaldo fashioned a chance deep in injury time, but his fierce drive was tipped over as Al Ittihad held on to take control of the title race. The former Manchester United man fashioned a chance on the half-hour mark and struck a shot on goal, but he was flagged for offside.

The 38-year-old played the full match as Al-Nassr suffered a 1-0 defeat to title rivals Al-Ittihad and consequently dropped down to second in the table.

A number of the bottles were sent flying and the forward even managed to dig up a chunk of the pitch as he swung his leg in anger. The forward lashed out at a cluster of water bottles before storming down the tunnel Cristiano Ronaldo made his frustrations known as he lashed out at a cluster of water bottles on the touchline following

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were beaten 1-0, and are no longer top of the table.

But he struggled to get into the game and could not inspire his team to victory. [March 9, 2023]

Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo was fuming with rage after his team suffered a brutal 1-0 defeat to title rivals Al-Ittihad in the Saudi League on.

[Saudi Arabia](/News/saudi-arabia) Nine-time league champions Al Nassr will go on to play at the King’s Cup quarter-final against Abha Football Club on March 14. Thank you Al Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!” [Football star Lionel Messi to visit Saudi Arabia for latest tourism ambassador trip](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/09/Lionel-Messi-Kingdom-s-tourism-ambassador-to-visit-Saudi-Arabia-in-March) [Watch: Ronaldo’s daughters showcase their Arabic skills in heartwarming video](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/08/Watch-Ronaldo-s-daughters-showcase-their-Arabic-skills-in-heartwarming-vide) [Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 38th birthday in Saudi Arabia](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/02/07/Cristiano-Ronaldo-celebrates-his-38th-birthday-in-Saudi-Arabia) [Lionel Messi was named as the Kingdom’s Tourism Ambassador](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/09/Lionel-Messi-Kingdom-s-tourism-ambassador-to-visit-Saudi-Arabia-in-March) in May 2022. [AlArabiya](/)

Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool and lashed out after Al Nassr lost a pivotal Saudi Pro League match.Al Nassr were drawing against Al Ittihad before Ro.

The Portugal international was seen shaking his head in anger before kicking five water bottles on his way off the pitch, digging up a mound of turf in the process. Despite his team-mates trying to console them, the 38-year-old shrugged them off and booted a bunch of water bottles and sulked as he went down the tunnel. Al Ittihad are one of Al Nassr’s biggest rivals and they rubbed salt in the wounds by tweeting a clip of Ronaldo getting tackled, captioning the post: “Where is Ronaldo?”

Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to more Lionel Messi taunts during his latest outing for Al-Nassr, leading to him kicking a bottle in frustration.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ronaldo had calmed down a little by the time he posted a post-match message on social media, with his focus locked on claiming more silverware in the Middle East. [Al-Nassr suffered a 1-0 defeat to rivals Al-Ittihad ](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-embraces-villain-role-smirk-rival-fan-chants-al-nassr-loss/blt2925f5c534e80f53)that has seen them surrender top spot in the Saudi Pro League. Opposition [supporters trolled Ronaldo with Messi messages](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/al-ittihad-fans-lionel-messi-sign-troll-cristiano-ronaldo/blt5f01421becfd571b) before and during the crunch clash, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner allowing his frustration to get the better of him as he headed off the field at the final whistle.

A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off down the tunnel kicking water bottles out of his way after his Al-Nassr team lost 1-0 at Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro ...

the Portuguese said on Twitter after the game. Thank you Al-Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!" A furious Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off down the tunnel kicking water bottles out of his way after his Al-Nassr team lost 1-0 at Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro league on Thursday (Mar 9).

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out after his angry reaction to defeat in a Saudi Pro League fixture on Thursday.The Portuguese star lined up for Al Nass.

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The Portuguese forward was visibly angry after his team lost 1-0 at title rivals Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro league.

Al Ittihad’s fans taunted Ronaldo throughout, repeatedly chanting the name of Lionel Messi. Al Ittihad moved above Al Nassr at the top of the league with their victory, secured through a late goal from Brazilian striker Romarinho. Cristiano Ronaldo kicks water bottle and storms off pitch after Al Nassr defeat – video

Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure as his Al Nassr side lost their top-of-the-table clash with rivals Al Ittihad. The 1-0 defeat saw Ronaldo's side ...

Al Hilal manager Ramon Diaz said last month that he is excited about the growth of football in Saudi Arabia and that the league can attract some of the world’s best players to the region. [has been tipped to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia](https://theathletic.com/4291772/2023/03/09/lionel-messi-visit-saudi-arabia/) in the near future. Romarinho scored the only goal of the game in the 80th minute to send his side to the top of the table with 10 league games to go.