Al Ittihad Mock Cristiano Ronaldo After Al Nassr Defeat With Brutal Social Media Message

Al Ittihad posted a provocative message on social media following their victory, writing: “Cheating and still losing!”

The post appeared to reference an incident involving Ronaldo and Danilo during the game.

What happened between Ronaldo and Danilo?

Ronaldo was seen getting close to Danilo Pereira during a moment when the Al Ittihad player was receiving tactical instructions.

The pair appeared to share a laugh during the exchange, creating a light-hearted moment amid the intensity of the match.

Al Ittihad subsequently used the incident as part of their social-media reaction to Al Nassr's defeat, turning the moment into a taunt aimed at Ronaldo and his team.

There was no suggestion in the provided footage that Ronaldo was involved in any form of actual cheating; Al Ittihad's wording was clearly presented as a mocking social-media message following the result.

Al Ittihad turn victory into Ronaldo taunt

The result gave Al Ittihad the perfect opportunity to add some extra spice to the rivalry.

Rather than simply celebrating their victory, the club chose to highlight the Ronaldo-Danilo moment and direct their message towards one of the biggest names in Saudi football.

For Ronaldo, the defeat will naturally be the main frustration, but the Al Ittihad post ensures the match has also generated plenty of discussion away from the pitch.

The exchange involving Danilo had appeared harmless at the time, but Al Ittihad's decision to reference it transformed the moment into part of the post-match storyline.

Ronaldo and Al Nassr face reaction after defeat

Ronaldo remains one of the biggest figures in the Saudi Pro League, meaning moments involving the Al Nassr captain routinely attract significant attention.

That was particularly evident after this defeat, with Al Ittihad's social-media post quickly becoming another talking point surrounding the result.

The message adds another layer to the rivalry between the two Saudi giants and gives Al Ittihad supporters plenty to celebrate after their team's victory.

For Ronaldo and Al Nassr, however, the response is simple: the focus now turns to recovering from the defeat and responding on the pitch.