NEW DELHI: In a captivating AFC Champions League encounter between Al Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo took centre stage, influencing a pivotal moment that saw the referee reverse a penalty decision in the Saudi Pro League side's 0-0 draw with the Iranian outfit.
The 38-year-old football icon, formerly of Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of controversy when Chinese referee Ma Ning initially awarded a penalty after Ronaldo appeared to be brought down by Persepolis' Soroush Rafiei. Displaying his trademark determination, Ronaldo vehemently contested the decision, wagging his finger and shaking his head.
