Silent on Al Nassr Win in His Absence, Cristiano Ronaldo Drops 2-Word Comment on Marcelo’s Copa Libertadores Win

No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem for Al Nassr as Anderson Talisca’s hattrick clinched the win for the Knights of Najd. Ronaldo didn’t board the flight to Qatar, as he was dropped citing fitness concerns.  Spending his time in Riyadh, the former Real Madrid star sent a heartfelt message to his friend and former teammate, Marcelo.

Unlike Ronaldo, however, the club captain didn’t post a single thing regarding Al Nassr’s latest win. With no comments backing his silence, fans have started to speculate if everything is fine internally in the club. Castro had previously been fuming when questions were put on his selections.

Cristiano Ronaldo in awe of Marcelo’s achievements

It’s been more than five years since Ronaldo parted ways with Los Blancos, leaving countless memories and friends and continuing his journey in Italy. Reminiscing about the lost days, Cristiano Ronaldo sent best wishes to his friend and former Real Madrid teammate, Marcelo, on his stunning Copa Libertadores win.

The Fluminense left-back is now the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history with 25 trophies in his cabinet. Citing his incredible achievement with his childhood club, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a few words on Marcelo’s success as he replied to his post that read, “Congratulations Crake”.

It was an emotional time for the Brazil international as winning their first Copa Libertadores, the equivalent of the Champions League in Europe, is a big deal. It is also Fernando Diniz’s first trophy as a manager. With this win, Fluminense has automatically qualified for the 2023 and 2025 FIFA Club World Cups and also for next season’s Copa Libertadores group stage.

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Meanwhile, the supporters of the Knights of Najd are concerned after Ronaldo did not post anything about the club’s fourth win in the competition.

Is something brewing in Riyadh?

Luis Castro was visibly angry and fuming, when he was asked about his decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo. Replying to the hoards of similar questions directed at him, the Portuguese manager hit back at a reporter as he said, “I understand that people like to see Cristiano, but the Al Nassr isn’t just Cristiano.”

To clear his stance further, he added, “It wasn’t Luís Castro who decided that the player wouldn’t play, he’s not fit enough to play.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo is always ecstatic when good results come the Saudi club’s way but his recent silence is unexpected. A section of the fan base isn’t concerned while some argue that there must be tensions brewing between the manager and the captain after the recent remarks. Any takes? Let us know in the comments below.