{"id":295081,"date":"2023-11-01T11:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=295081"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:54:01","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-snaps-at-saudi-fans-as-lionel-messi-chant-triggers-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/cristiano-ronaldo-snaps-at-saudi-fans-as-lionel-messi-chant-triggers-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristiano Ronaldo snaps at Saudi fans as Lionel Messi chant triggers star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cristiano Ronaldo snapped at Saudi Arabian fans who taunted the Portuguese icon with chants about his rival Lionel Messi. Al-Ettifaq supporters reminded Ronaldo about Messi\u2019s eighth Ballon d\u2019Or in a new low for the striker in his battle with the Argentina ace.<\/p>\n

During a week in which Messi\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or lead over Ronaldo extended to three, the Al-Nassr star continues to be rumbled by his competitor\u2019s achievements. Ronaldo responded to news of Messi\u2019s eighth Ballon d\u2019Or gong by posting several laughing emojis in reply to a post on Instagram.<\/p>\n

And he has now reacted to Saudi fans chanting the name of his biggest rival during a Pro League clash against the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson. Clips posted to social media show the 38-year-old being mocked over Messi\u2019s latest triumph.<\/p>\n

In the video, fans can be heard chanting \u201cMessi, Messi, Messi\u201d in the direction of Ronaldo. The striker initially refuses to respond but his frustration then boils over, placing his finger to his lips before angrily throwing his arm into the air.<\/p>\n

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