VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t do runner-up! Al-Nassr superstar tosses silver medal into the crowd after Riyadh Cup defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo does not do runner-up, with the Al-Nassr superstar tossing his silver medal into the crowd following defeat in the Riyadh Cup.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner sat out a potential reunion with eternal rival Lionel Messi through injury when Al-Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0. He was able to return in a meeting with Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal, but suffered a 2-0 defeat in that contest.

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Ronaldo reacted angrily to Messi taunts from the stands during a disappointing collective display against Al-Hilal, before then rubbing a scarf against his crotch and throwing it back into stands when making his way down the tunnel.

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DID YOU KNOW?
Prior to that, it has emerged that Ronaldo also threw away the medal that he received for finishing as runners-up in the Riyadh Cup. As a multiple Champions League winner, with titles collected in England, Spain and Italy, CR7 is not a man to settle for second best.
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Ronaldo’s attention is about to turn back to competitive matters, with Al-Nassr readying themselves for the resumption of AFC Champions League and Saudi Pro League campaigns. The Portuguese is leading the Golden Boot race in the Saudi top-flight this season, with 20 efforts to his name, and was the world-leading top scorer in 2023 with 54 strikes recorded for club and country.

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