Cristiano Ronaldo picked up a yellow card on Tuesday after executing a wrestling move that appeared more suited to a WWE ring in Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Hilal.
In the 57th minute of the game, the Portuguese football star was booked by English referee Michael Oliver for grabbing midfielder Gustavo Cuellar in a headlock and slamming him to the ground.
🚨🇸🇦| Cristiano Ronaldo gets a yellow card after taking an Al Hilal player down with a headlock 👀
pic.twitter.com/HIMfCZHYQ3— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) April 18, 2023
Oliver, who was a special guest for the top clash, was kept busy throughout the match at Al-Hilal Stadium.
He awarded two penalties to the home side, both of which were successfully converted by former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo. Oliver also initially awarded a penalty to Al Nassr, but after a VAR review, reversed his decision.
Ighalo’s goal celebration tonight against Ronaldo. 😭 pic.twitter.com/FNYDmFvNIc
— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste) April 18, 2023
The 2-0 loss dealt a significant blow to Ronaldo’s aspirations of winning the Saudi Pro League in his debut season with Al Nassr.
