And after going viral on social media, fans soon realised he was responsible for a very similar incident with Ronaldo’s long-time rival Messi at the 2022 World Cup, where Saudi shockingly beat eventual tournament winners Argentina 2-1.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/saudi-albulayhi-cristiano-ronaldo-messi-31580528

And, in a clear nod to Ronaldo’s previous criticism of the younger generations at United, Dalot joked that the veteran is ‘always on his phone’.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/12/diogo-dalot-mocks-cristiano-ronaldo-after-his-dig-at-manchester-united-youngsters-19652461/

But back in 2019, Abderrazak Hamdallah bagged an incredible 57 goals throughout the calendar year while he was plying his trade for Ronaldo’s current employers.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1844851/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Man-Utd-Al-Nassr-Abderrazak-Hamdallah

However, things have not gone to plan since then and Ronaldo’s goal drought extended to three games as he failed to make his mark against Abha.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-punished-at-half-time-after-another-display-of-fury-in-saudi-arabia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cristiano-ronaldo-punished-at-half-time-after-another-display-of-fury-in-saudi-arabia

It was also Messi’s 496th league goal in Europe and broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring record for Europe’s top five leagues.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/psg-win-11th-french-title-as-messi-breaks-european-goal-record/

Publico say Ronaldo’s behaviour was a ‘constant source of irritation’ for the Portugal team during the tournament, with his team-mates and the federation “hushing up almost everything.”

Source: https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ronaldo-splits-with-long-time-agent-after-disagreement-over-piers-morgan-interview/

Ronaldo’s contract with Man United was mutually terminated after his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/10/epl-diogo-dalot-opens-up-on-ronaldos-departure-from-man-utd/

She said: "I am extremely grateful to everyone who has come forward so far to help us piece together the circumstances of Ronaldo’s death, but we know there are more people that we still haven’t heard from and we really need those people to get in touch.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/met-police-ask-anyone-information-27687023

Sources told ESPN last week that Al Nassr officials are hopeful of extending Ronaldo’s deal with the hope he will one day retire at the club.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/01/31/ronaldo-will-return-to-europe-again/

The chatter around Cristiano Ronaldo’s mega money transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr refuses to die down as new facts come to light every other day.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-could-have-signed-for-al-nassrs-fierce-rivals-report-8375990/

The victory at the Italian champions came after a summer when veteran striker Karim Benzema, Madrid’s most prolific scorer since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure five years ago, was lured away to the Saudi Arabian league.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/bellingham-leads-youth-movement-at-real-madrid-as-modric-takes-a-diminished-role/