Ronaldo’s Unlikely Encore: Celebration Sparks Buzz in a Saudi Pro League Showdown
5 February 2026
Ronaldo's Spotlight Emerges in Round 21
The Portuguese star Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, was seen celebrating in the Roshen Saudi League, despite not taking part in matches.
Ronaldo missed Al Nassr's clash with Riyadh last Monday in Round 20, and his status for the upcoming Clasico against Al Ittihad on Friday remains unclear.
Nevertheless, Ronaldo's celebration surfaced during the opening match of Round 21, the clash between Al-Fayha and Al-Nassr.
Zambian forward Fashion Sakala struck the first goal for Al-Fayha in the 17th minute, sprinting forward and celebrating in Ronaldo's iconic style after scoring.
Sakala has continued to shine this Roshen Saudi season, his goal being the seventh he has tallied in the competition with Al-Fayha.
The ripple effect of Ronaldo's moment shows one thing: in football, a celebration can outshine a boycott—until the referee replays the decision.
Punchline 1: Ronaldo's celebration was so loud even the bench filed a union complaint for noise pollution.
Punchline 2: If strikers strike, comedians strike back—my jokes are on standby until the whistle blows.
