Cristiano Ronaldo’s worst three moments on pitch

Al-Hilal fans continuously chanted Lionel Messi’s name during the game which evidently irritated Ronaldo and the Portuguese superstar grabbed his crotch in anger as he left the pitch after the game.

A video of the Portuguese star’s rude gesture towards Al Hilal fans has gone viral on social media. This is not the first time Ronaldo has made the headlines for his antics on the pitch. Here, we will take a look at three incidents when Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Headbutting an opponent in 2007

Back when Cristiano Ronaldo was making a name for himself while in the ranks of Manchester United, the Portugal international was sent off for a headbutt on an opponent.

During a Premier League game between Manchester United and Portsmouth in 2007, Ronaldo leapt for a header but ended up headbutting his marker, Robert Hughes. The flying winger saw a direct red card for his action.

Cristiano Ronaldo kicking an opponent in 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in 2015 while in the ranks of Real Madrid for kicking an opponent. The Portugal international kicked Eibar’s Edimar Fraga for pulling him at the post and was eventually sent off.

Ronaldo seething at a referee for denying a legitimate goal

During a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification game between Serbia and Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo animatedly remonstrated with the referee for disallowing what should have been his late winner.

Without the help of VAR, Dutch referee Danny Makelie could not realize that Ronaldo’s effort had crossed the line before Serbian defender Stefan Mitrovic scrambled the ball clear. The referee later apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo for his error, as Portugal were denied two points in what could be a tight qualification group.