Cristiano Ronaldo fired back with a sharp response to a fan who mocked him during a visit to the Al-Nassr dressing room, igniting outrage within the Saudi Pro League club and among its supporters.
WHAT HAPPENED? A group of fans were given access to the Al-Nassr dressing room, where some took photos and videos near the players’ lockers, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s. However, one fan in particular, a YouTuber known as BO3OMAR22, went too far by imitating Lionel Messi’s iconic celebration after Argentina’s World Cup win over the Netherlands.
THE CONTEXT This prompted an immediate reaction from Al-Nassr, who condemned the fan’s actions as disrespectful. The club, known for welcoming visitors, considered this behavior an insult to Ronaldo and released a firm statement:
“Al-Nassr has always been open to fans and visitors, but what happened in our dressing room is unacceptable. These actions demonstrate a lack of respect towards our team and, most importantly, Cristiano Ronaldo. We have already taken steps to ensure that this situation is resolved and that future visitors respect the values of our club.”
RONALDO’S BRUTAL MESSAGE When he heard about the incident, Ronaldo didn’t mince words. Known for his confidence and competitive spirit, the star sent a direct message to his fans:
“Respect is earned, not mocked. If you can’t show it, don’t expect to receive it.”
Ronaldo’s words quickly spread across social media, receiving support from fans who were outraged by the disrespect shown to their idol.
WHAT’S NEXT? The YouTuber involved in the incident issued a public apology, acknowledging his mistake: “I apologize if the photo upset anyone. It was just a joke, and I now realize it was inappropriate.”
Ronaldo, who was absent from Al-Nassr’s recent AFC Champions League draw due to a virus, is expected to return for the next Pro League match against Al-Ettifaq.
