Saudi Ban ‘Can Destroy Cristiano Ronaldo Emotionally’ Despite Not Losing Any Value, Claims Psychologist

Cristiano Ronaldo has been embroiled in a massive controversy following his recent antics. The Al Nassr skipper lost his calm against Al Shadab in February, as he made obscene gestures towards the fans. His actions did not sit down with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, which imposed a one-game ban on the player alongside a $6800 fine. It is not the first time the player has thrown a temper tantrum. Cristiano has been seen frustrated on multiple occasions this season, with fans continuing to rile him up.

While many would associate this with the player’s hunger to win at all costs, it seems like the case could be different this time around! A prominent Portuguese psychologist gave her a take on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ban and his antics on a TV show, commenting on how this could be detrimental to the player’s career.

Psychologist questions Cristiano Ronaldo’s mental state following Al Shadab outburst

Filipa Torrinha Nunes talked about how the Al Nassr skipper’s actions come from his inability to cope with failure. Torrinha stated, “Cristiano Ronaldo has a bad losing streak. He always has since he was a kid. There is a good side and a bad side. On the one hand, it makes you be very intense in your achievements and be the best in the world. Which is his case, is perseverance.”

She then continued, “But on the other hand, he can’t fit in that sometimes he doesn’t he runs well, that sometimes he is insulted, that sometimes there are fans who won’t like him, that one day his career will end. I believe that Cristiano Ronaldo is not prepared for the failures in life.”

While Torrinha’s word has some meaning behind it, it’s crucial to understand that the Al Nassr skipper has gone through his fair share of ups and downs throughout his career. Despite the failures he has encountered, the Portuguese, with his hunger, has established himself as one of the best players in the world.

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Meanwhile, Cristiano’s actions could cost him further with many higher-ups in Saudi Arabia reportedly displeased with recent outrage. While the player has served his one-game ban, journalists believe the player is on thin ice and might have to control his attitude in the upcoming games. Saudi Arabia is very stringent when it comes to their laws and ethics, and even Cristiano Ronaldo will not get a free pass time and again!

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