Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed his runner-up medal after his side lost 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday night at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Deniz Hommet scored the only goal of the match. Ronaldo was seen walking from the rest of the team towards the tunnel at full-time and was absent when Al-Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus led players to collect their silver medals.
Key Points:
Ronaldo’s refusal to accept the medal reflects his frustration with losing a final.
Al-Nassr could still win the Saudi Pro League title if they beat Damac in their final match.
The defeat denied the Saudi giants a first AFC Champions League Two trophy.
Ronaldo’s reaction may be seen as unsportsmanlike by some observers.
Gamba Osaka’s victory marked their first major continental title since 2008
Sources: Marca, Social Media
