Cristiano Ronaldothe Portuguese superstar, arrived Al-Nassr In Saudi Arabia with the ambition to add a new title to his already extensive track record. After a disappointing Euro 2024The Portuguese striker wanted to rehabilitate his performance and lead his new team to triumph in the Saudi Super Cup.

The Portuguese had joined the Saudi team hoping to conquer new horizons and win more titles, but his first season in Saudi Arabia was not entirely successful, as Al-Nassr did not have much success in several competitions.

The Saudi Super Cup 2024 was a new chance for Ronaldo to prove his worth and lead his team to the top, but a strange pre-match gesture and a crushing defeat have raised questions about whether the Portuguese could have influenced the final result.

Ronaldo’s gesture with the trophy sparked controversy

During the Super Cup final, Ronaldo shone in a moment that sparked great discussion. Before the match started, the Portuguese approached the trophy and touched it. This innocent gesture was interpreted by some as a premonition or even a kind of “curse” that would have influenced the final outcome.

Al-Nassr’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo touched the trophy ahead of the 2024 Saudi Super Cup final. Via “X”

Simple coincidence or bad omen?

Regardless of the interpretation, the truth is that Al-Nassr lost the game 4-1 against Al-HilalIt is difficult to make a direct connection between Ronaldo’s gesture and Al-Nassr’s defeat.

Football is an unpredictable sport and many factors can influence the outcome of a match, but the fact that the Portuguese touched the trophy before the match and his team lost by a wide margin has fuelled conspiracy theories.

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