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Ronaldo Faces Messi Chants in the Riyadh Derby: A Kiss and a Goal Against the Chanting Crowd

12 January 2026

Ronaldo Faces Messi Chants in the Riyadh Derby: A Kiss and a Goal Against the Chanting Crowd
Ronaldo responds to Messi chants with a kiss as the Riyadh derby heats up.

Ronaldo Faces Messi Chants in Riyadh Derby: He Keeps Calm and Scores

Wherever Ronaldo goes, the familiar 'Messi... Messi' chants dog his steps, a rivalry that pushes both stars toward glory.

In the Riyadh derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr, Ronaldo faced a fresh wave of blue-clad chants echoing 'Messi... Messi'.

During the first half at Kingdom Arena, the taunt aimed to provoke the Portuguese star and test his composure.

Ronaldo replied with a kiss to the fans behind the goal, then scored minutes later to answer the crowd.

Punchline 1: If chants were goals, Ronaldo would have a hat-trick in sarcasm.

Punchline 2: In this derby, the crowd found that a kiss can be as effective as a well-timed volley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the derby regarding chants?

Ronaldo faced the familiar Messi chants from the crowd and responded with a kiss before later scoring.

Where did the match take place?

The game was played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Which teams competed in the derby?

Al Hilal and Al Nassr.