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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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George Smith

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo mocked with Lionel Messi celebration

Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be mocked with Lionel Messi's famous Barcelona goal celebration during Al-Nassr's 3-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian Super Cup semi-final on Thursday evening.

Ronaldo, who will turn 38 next month, made his second appearance for his new club, sporting the captain's armband, but failed to find the back of the net, meaning he is still waiting for his maiden goal in Al-Nassr colours. He joined the club last month on a free transfer following his exit from Old Trafford in November.

Al-Nassr fell behind with just a quarter of an hour on the clock, courtesy of Romarinho's 15th-minute opener. Al-Ittihad then doubled their advantage just before half-time through Moroccan international Abderrazak Hamdalla. And it was the celebration by one of Hamdalla's teammates in the aftermath of his goal that appeared to mock Ronaldo, replicating an iconic celebration Messi produced during his Barcelona career.

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