Football fans were left in stitches after witnessing Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick of unsuccessful skill attempts against Al-Hilal.
The Portuguese superstar had an eventful night on Wednesday as his Al-Nassr side suffered a 2-0 defeat in the Riyadh Season Cup final at the Kingdom Arena.
Goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Aldawsari helped the Saudi Pro League leaders to a comfortable win. And one of the instances fans spotted on an action-packed evening was Ronaldo's skill - or lack of - in the opening minutes of the fixture.
The 39-year-old received the ball on the left flank and attempted to drive past his Portugal teammate Ruben Neves and towards goals. However, Ronaldo's historic stepover abilities appear to have evaded him, as ended up losing control, allowing the former Wolves midfielder to clear.
Fans were quick to comment on what they had just seen, with several more than a little amused by the failed attempt.
'This is so funny bro,' one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'Ronaldo trying to prove hazard wrong.
A second wrote: 'What a skill that was.' A third commented: 'Useless stepovers that lead to nothing lmao!'
'Bro thought he's him,' said a fourth. While another fan simply replied to the clip with a series of crying laughter emoji.
Unfortunately for the former Manchester United striker, that was not the only instance in which his previously quick feet failed him.
With his side 1-0 down Ronaldo tried a risky back-heeled pass that was intercepted and nearly led to a second Al-Hilal goal.
Then, late on he tried to wrong foot former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly with a flip-flap. But again, the effort was painfully poor.
It turned out to be a frustrating night all round for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who was at the centre of a litany of incidents.
The 39-year-old was unable to ignore fans in the stadium chanting 'Messi, Messi, Messi'. Footage on social media appeared to show the former Real Madrid striker responding with some annoyance.
The Al-Nassr skipper's anger boiled over at another point of the game, as he received a yellow card from referee Tori Penso for smashing the ball into the stands.
Furthermore, footage that appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed the forward walking down the tunnel at the Kingdom Arena, before a fan threw an Al-Hilal shirt at him.
As he approached the tunnel, he picked the shirt up before seemingly rubbing it against his crotch and throwing it back towards the crowd in frustration.
Tazacdiopr
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love joe
BanAllVisitors
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Messi is unlucky to be born in the Cristiano era, if he was born in a different era he'd have been the undisputed GOAT
At this point it's delusional to call Ronaldo the GOAT over Messi.
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What a penalty to embarass Aké and Gvardiol
BanAllVisitors
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@autty; tell us how CR7 gifted his Riyahd season cup medal to a young fan yesterday. God punish you and your entire generation.
Good gesture. But tell him to remember it's just a friendly before rubbing the opposition team's scarfs in his balls.
BanAllVisitors
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People laughing at 39 yr old CR7 while majority of players at that age are falling apart or retired
Ronaldo is semi retired at club level too. National team should be his main focus
kebbcdeosy
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Ronaldo I Love you
mapbcelt
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Oh and MLS is better? That is why Messi won the award? Get freaking real man
mls is also not competitive
Kwocodile
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People laughing at 39 yr old CR7 while majority of players at that age are falling apart or retired
Rupeez
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Even with Ronaldo, Messi has managed to win every major trophy there is to win in football. So please tell me y which criterion you think Messi was rather unlucky to be born in Ronaldo era[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
ropamnoprt
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Ronaldo doesn't have anything to prove to the world right now. Whe he started his career he was very skillful and entertaining but left all that nonsense and focus on the results. That's the thing about the ball game, deliver, win trophies and you will win all the prestigious awards 💪
Heebcdntu
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Only one word "Peace".
coaalmty
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At 39 he still playing competitive football. How many strikers at 39 are still playing competitive football..?? Wine or lose , Christiano Ronaldol is the GOAT
Oh and MLS is better? That is why Messi won the award? Get freaking real man
coaalmty
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This is a friendly match..This man is the best player in The world.
Last year when he scored 52 goals and was the best player in the world but the darling of the media stole it
coaalmty
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Why attempting skill if you that you are not that much skilful? Training is temporary, but talent is permanent. Give the ball to Zidane, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo the original, the elphenomeno, Iniesta and see some magical skills... Cristiano is never close to that.
lol yet he has more champions league, more goals and more trophies than them all
ciuabimsyz
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Why attempting skill if you that you are not that much skilful? Training is temporary, but talent is permanent. Give the ball to Zidane, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo the original, the elphenomeno, Iniesta and see some magical skills... Cristiano is never close to that.
ciuabimsyz
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Cristiano should accept Cantona's advice and retire honourably. Otherwise, I fear for him more embarrassment and disgrace are on the pipeline. He should respect his record!
ciuabimsyz
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Congratulations, you found another way of mocking The best player ever , you stupid f…..
Instead of venturing your anger and frustration why can't you advise him to honourably retire and ease your pains and tensions! He is finished 🤣🤣🤣
ciuabimsyz
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This is a friendly match..This man is the best player in The world.
When last was Cristiano the best player in the world? 2017¿ I think I was a kid then🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maclpsty
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This is a friendly match..This man is the best player in The world.
zaadinsuz
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he must retire
salblack1957
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CR7, you need to do more push-ups and sit-ups. Remember skills pay the bill
mapbcelt
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At 39 he still playing competitive football. How many strikers at 39 are still playing competitive football..?? Wine or lose , Christiano Ronaldol is the GOAT
saudi is not competitive
saedisyz
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At 39 he still playing competitive football. How many strikers at 39 are still playing competitive football..?? Wine or lose , Christiano Ronaldol is the GOAT
zupbdlmuz
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lol 🤣😅 penaldo is finished he should pay Leo Messi alot of money because Leo Messi is the one who made penaldo didn't retired lol 🤣 it's really really sad to see a player who had so much skills turn so normal lol it's because he's not really talented just loves to work hard
omochris
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@autty; tell us how CR7 gifted his Riyahd season cup medal to a young fan yesterday. God punish you and your entire generation.
Yotabdmop
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Congratulations, you found another way of mocking The best player ever , you stupid f…..
Just so quick to defend him, cr7 made an ass of himself. Period
Podabilry
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Most of your article concerning Ronaldo makes me think that this app has hatred for the guy or is it that you sell more when publish negative things about him?
The truth is, cr5 is only popular on non football platforms like Instagram and face book but not on football platform. Cristiano would easily win 3 world cup and 10 balloondor on Instagram and Messi would have lost last world cup to Cristiano if football is played on Instagram. Instagram is fake life, but football platforms deals with facts, stats and records not sentiments. Cr5 would win best player award on Instagram because he is handsome and trained very hard at the gym. Those football app care about your physical look? We only care more about what you do on the pitch
Podabilry
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get out of my way block. Who says I am a fan of any small boy that is making millions kicking inflated ladder which I did when football was nothing. I am entitled to my opinion and there is nothing you can do about. Freedom of speech exist in my country.
Unfortunately for you, your opinion is useless, worthless, needless and make no sense where record and stats are being discussed. Your thoughts and opinions are limited to your tiny room and no one care about your opinions. Have you ever seen Messi replying to any of those cr5 comments, post and childish ranting? Because they are mere opinion and they are as useless and worthless as anything because statistics and records are not mate cr5 opinions
Howbelopst
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Congratulations, you found another way of mocking The best player ever , you stupid f…..
Howbelopst
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You must be getting him mixed up up with someone else , maybe Messi !
kocabcopsu
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Short and clearly, let's say that "Ronaldo wanted to prove Hazard wrong" [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zetsu15
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Mocking a 39 year old forward what a shame.. if you guys were footballer you would have been the fat ronaldo by now
like fr what can they even achieve at that age
Pitapstuz
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Are the lying or wrong about this post it all that happen u just don’t want them to talk about him but get happy whenever you see a post about Messi knowing it banter😂😂😂😂they are platform they can post anything they want and you can comment anything you want as a reader too🤫
get out of my way block. Who says I am a fan of any small boy that is making millions kicking inflated ladder which I did when football was nothing. I am entitled to my opinion and there is nothing you can do about. Freedom of speech exist in my country.
teeceklnpu
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Generally AF has an inborn hatred toward CR7.
timekopyz
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Most of your article concerning Ronaldo makes me think that this app has hatred for the guy or is it that you sell more when publish negative things about him?
then uninstall app 😂😂
Fouclnoz
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Most of your article concerning Ronaldo makes me think that this app has hatred for the guy or is it that you sell more when publish negative things about him?
Are the lying or wrong about this post it all that happen u just don’t want them to talk about him but get happy whenever you see a post about Messi knowing it banter😂😂😂😂they are platform they can post anything they want and you can comment anything you want as a reader too🤫
Pitapstuz
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Most of your article concerning Ronaldo makes me think that this app has hatred for the guy or is it that you sell more when publish negative things about him?
Viburnum
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The Lithuania GOAT 💪
poybcmnry
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Messi is unlucky to be born in the Cristiano era, if he was born in a different era he'd have been the undisputed GOAT
Even with Ronaldo, Messi has managed to win every major trophy there is to win in football. So please tell me y which criterion you think Messi was rather unlucky to be born in Ronaldo era[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Mr2president
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Messi is unlucky to be born in the Cristiano era, if he was born in a different era he'd have been the undisputed GOAT
who is disputing him you? lmao 🤣 like you matter
JohnB123
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Mocking a 39 year old forward what a shame.. if you guys were footballer you would have been the fat ronaldo by now
TatungBamang
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Once upon a Cristiano! He is just so so so so unlucky to be born in same Era with Messi the goat! Maradona and Pele must be happy that they are lucky they did not face Messi's competition. So sorry for cr5. So so sorry for cr5 fans too.
Messi is unlucky to be born in the Cristiano era, if he was born in a different era he'd have been the undisputed GOAT
Podabilry
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Once upon a Cristiano! He is just so so so so unlucky to be born in same Era with Messi the goat! Maradona and Pele must be happy that they are lucky they did not face Messi's competition. So sorry for cr5. So so sorry for cr5 fans too.