Cristiano Ronaldo’s Reaction To Missile Threat In Riyadh Goes Viral After Al Nassr Win | VIDEO

Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction during Al Nassr's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan's Neftchi in the AFC Champions League Elite has become a viral sensation on social media. On Monday, Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. However, a brief moment during which he appeared to look upwards at the sky garnered attention, as there had been reports of missile threats in the Saudi capital.

The video of Ronaldo's peculiar gesture went viral, sparking speculation among fans that he may have been checking for possible missiles. However, there was no confirmation that his action was directly related to the reported aerial threat. After the match, Ronaldo waved a Saudi scarf towards the cheering crowd.

The match took place under unusual circumstances as security concerns briefly disrupted the football action. Kick-off was delayed by 15 minutes due to a safety warning issued by Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence. The alert was issued amid a series of attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels, causing security concerns across Riyadh in recent days. Despite the delay, the match proceeded as both teams remained in their dressing rooms until the whistle.