Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight once again — not just on the pitch, but off it. After Al Nassr’s commanding 2-0 victory over fierce rivals Al Ahli, the Portuguese superstar scored his 970th career goal and delivered a moment that instantly took over social media. As Ronaldo attended to post-match media duties, Al Ahli fans began taunting him over Al Nassr’s trophy drought since his 2023 arrival. His response was swift, sharp, and characteristically Ronaldo — five fingers held up, mouthing the words “I have five,” a direct reference to his five UEFA Champions League titles.
A Rivalry Boiling Over
The tension between the two clubs had already been simmering long before the final whistle. Al Ahli defender Merih Demiral publicly accused Al Nassr of influencing refereeing decisions and made headlines before kickoff by parading his AFC Champions League Elite medal around the stadium. Al Ahli had recently claimed that title after defeating Japan’s Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time — a victory their fans were eager to flaunt in Ronaldo’s face.
The Gesture That Divided the Internet
The five-finger moment spread rapidly across social media, splitting fans down the middle. Supporters of Ronaldo praised him for shutting down the taunts with undeniable facts, while critics labelled the gesture needlessly provocative. Ronaldo was also seen celebrating pointedly in front of English striker Ivan Toney, adding further spice to an already electric atmosphere.
With Al Nassr now just two points from the Saudi Pro League title, Ronaldo appears focused on finally delivering silverware to his club — letting his trophies, past and potentially future, do the talking.