Nothing is going well for Cristiano Ronaldo
Last January, Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr, and judging by the over-the-top welcoming ceremony the team gave him, life in Riyadh was going to be kind to the Portuguese striker. But it seems the enthusiasm for the star in Saudi Arabia has given way to criticism and controversy.
Problematic behavior for Saudis
Lately, the Portuguese-international’s behavior has been a problem in the Islamic monarchy. To the point where voices are rising in the country to demand his deportation…
A tense game
On April 18, Al-Nassr traveled to the grounds Saudi championship rivals Al-Hilal to play an crucial match in the race for the Saudi Pro League title. It was a fairly unremarkable game for the veteran forward, but for a blunder in the 57ᵉ minute of the match.
CR7’s freakout
Trying to recover the ball to advance towards the opposing goal, the striker found himself in an aerial duel with Colombian midfielder Gustavo Cuellar. Losing his temper, the Portuguese “choked” the Al-Hilal player with his arms, before throwing him to the ground. A maneuver more fitting for an octagon than a football pitch.
A crisis in his relationship?
While it looks like his frustrations could be with his team and his own performance, there are suggestions that trouble in his personal life may be impacting the striker’s mental resolve. According to Portuguese media, Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are going through a crisis.
For several months, rumors of an alleged crisis between the footballer and the influencer have been swelling. Recently, journalist Daniel Nascimento insinuated in the talk show “Noite das Estrelas”, broadcast on the Portuguese channel CMTV, that Cristiano Ronaldo would be “tired” of the behavior of his wife, who “would only spend, spend, spend and spend”.
A difficult time
Between the latest controversies related to his behavior, the average results of his team, and the alleged problems within his relationship, the end of the season likely can’t come soon enough for Cristiano Ronaldo. But with Euro 2024, likely his last appearance at the tournament, on the horizon, Portugal’s main man will be hoping he can turn things around before it’s too late.
Source: MSN
