Saudi Arabian defender Ali Al-Bulayhi was noticed “talking s***” to Cristiano Ronaldo precisely one yr after ruffling Lionel Messi’s feathers on the World Cup.
The 34-year-old centre-back seems to have a knack for entering into it with the best, clashing with Ronaldo as Al-Hilal beat Al-Nassr 3-0 within the Saudi Pro League. It got here after Al-Bulayhi stayed on the bottom a tad too lengthy for the Manchester United legend’s liking after being fouled.
Ronaldo sarcastically clapped the defender for play-acting, however wouldn’t have anticipated Al-Bulayhi to aggressively sq. as much as him whereas yelling in his face. The Portugal captain appeared unintimidated although, laughing off the heated outburst.
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Al-Bulayhi was despatched off on the finish of the sport for antagonising Al-Nassr followers. And after going viral on social media, followers quickly realised he was chargeable for a really comparable incident with Ronaldo’s long-time rival Messi on the 2022 World Cup, the place Saudi shockingly beat eventual match winners Argentina 2-1.
“Tears the guy is the same one that was talking s*** to Messi when Saudi Arabia was leading against Argentina in the World Cup,” one fan wrote on X.
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Another person quote-tweeted it with a clip of him going face to face with Messi on the World Cup alongside the message: “He’s a menace,” whereas one other replied: “Who does he think he is?”
And others agreed, tweeting: “He’s so annoying bro,” and “I don’t even think Messi understood a word.”
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The latter was appropriate as Al-Bulayhi later revealed he advised Messi: “You will not win, you will not win!” whereas his staff was in entrance. He had slapped Messi on the again earlier than barking intensely within the Argentine’s face, with Messi clearly confused and laughing off the gimmick.
Yet Al-Bulayhi could possibly be deemed to have had the final snort. He managed to beat each GOATs – the primary at worldwide degree and the second at membership degree – a feat which few others can brag about.