NEW DELHI: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo had a lighthearted exchange with a devoted fan who was imitating his appearance and style during a recent Saudi Pro League match.
The footballer, known for his charismatic personality both on and off the pitch, spotted the look-alike as he was warming up for the game against Al-Shabab.
The fan, dressed in a Portugal jersey and sporting a similar hairstyle to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, caught Ronaldo’s eye.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With a playful smirk, Ronaldo jokingly quipped, "Bro, you don’t look like me. You don’t look like me, you’re very ugly."
The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, showcasing Ronaldo’s humorous side.
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The impersonator took the joke in good spirits, laughing and responding, "You’re the best!" before Ronaldo continued with his warm-up routine.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr were held to a 2-2 draw against Al Shabab on Friday, extending their winless streak to three games. Despite dominating, the hosts conceded first when Daniel Podence won a penalty, which Abderrazak Hamdallah converted in the 44th minute.
Al Nassr quickly responded in stoppage time. A poor clearance from Ronaldo’s free kick allowed Ayman Yahya to fire in the equaliser.
Just five minutes later, Sadio Mane assisted Ronaldo, who scored from a tight angle for his 926th career goal.
Initially ruled offside, the goal was awarded after a VAR review, giving Al Nassr a 2-1 lead at halftime.
However, the match turned when Mohammed Al-Fatil received a red card early in the second half.
Playing with ten men, Al Nassr struggled, and Mohammed Al Shwirekh’s header in the 67th minute secured a draw for Al Shabab. Al Nassr have now won just one of their last six games.
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