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Peter McVitie

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo produces surprising gesture in response to Lionel Messi chants during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash

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Al-Taawoun vs Al Nassr FC
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Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted with good humour as fans chanted the name of Lionel Messi during Al-Nassr's clash with Al-Taawoun on Friday evening.

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  • Fans chant Messi's name at Ronaldo
  • Al-Nassr star's response was surprising
  • Riyadh club held to 1-1 draw in the league
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The home supporters shouted the name of the Portugal icon's eternal rival in an attempt to mock him during the 1-1 draw in the Saudi Pro League, but the 39-year-old showed he was not bothered by replying with a thumbs up gesture.

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    Ronaldo has had Messi's name chanted in stadiums throughout Saudi Arabia since he signed for Al-Nassr, but the ex-Real Madrid star has often shown by his reactions that the mocking bothers him. This time, though, he opted for a more friendly response.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

    Al-Nassr's 1-1 draw on Friday leaves them fourth in the Saudi Pro League and 11 points behind Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, who occupy the top two slots in the table. Their next game is against Al-Khaleej on January 21.

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