Salem Badughaish
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Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently signed with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr, experienced disappointment as his team was defeated in the King's Cup semi-final against Al-Wehda. The game ended 1-0 in Al-Wehda's favor, with Jean-David Beauguel scoring a magnificent bicycle kick that sealed the deal.
Cameras caught Ronaldo's visible frustration and anger towards his own bench during halftime, and he made a swift exit from the pitch at full-time. This is not the first time that the 38-year-old forward has reacted in such a way. In a previous game, he had stormed off down the tunnel kicking water bottles out of his way after his team lost 1-0 against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro league.
Despite his impressive track record, having won everything he set out to achieve in European football, Ronaldo expressed excitement about joining Al-Nassr and sharing his experience in Asia. He had high hopes for the team, saying, "Al-Nassr's vision is very inspiring and impressive. I look forward to a different league experience in a different country. I am excited to join my teammates as soon as possible." However, the recent loss in the King's Cup of Champions is a major setback for Ronaldo and his team. Al-Nassr had high hopes of winning the tournament and had been performing well in previous games, with Ronaldo scoring 11 goals in his first 13 matches for the team.
Despite the loss, Ronaldo remains a highly respected and accomplished footballer, with an impressive career spanning over two decades. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including five Ballon d'Or titles and four European Golden Shoes. He is also the all-time top scorer for both Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team.