The frustration was immense for Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr’s defeat to Gamba Osaka in the Asian Champions League final. Beaten by the narrowest of margins (0-1), the Saudis let an important title slip away after a very difficult game for the Portuguese, who was almost invisible offensively. But more than the defeat, it was CR7’s attitude after the final whistle that caused a lot of reaction. Clearly very annoyed, the former Real Madrid player immediately left the field to go to the locker rooms, without attending the award ceremony.
Indeed, Cristiano Ronaldo did not even stay to receive his finalist medal with his teammates, a gesture that quickly fueled criticism on social media. While João Félix and Jorge Jesus represented the club during the awards ceremony, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had already left the stadium, completely devastated after this immense disappointment. A striking scene for someone who was still hoping to add a continental trophy to his impressive list of achievements, as he continues to chase the symbolic milestone of 1000 career goals.
