Cristiano Ronaldo takes a big hit from Keylor Navas in the clash between PSG and Riyadh XI

King Fahd International Stadium witnessed one of the most significant matches of 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi they saw their faces in a friendly. CR7 scored a goal, which meant a partial draw in the matchbut before he had to endure strong punch from Keylor Navas.

The duel between PSG and Riyadh XI was anything but friendly. Lionel Messi put the French club ahead but the Arab team did not sit idly by after losing on the scoreboard.

At the 31st minute of the first half Keylor Navas did not try to pass the ball to the central zone from the right flank at the wrong time. Cristiano Ronaldo entered the game with the intention of concretizing the draw on the scoreboard. But at the exit from the attic, the momentum of the action caused him to accidentally hit his former Real Madrid teammate.

CR7 was on the ground for a few seconds at the King Fahd International Stadium. The chief referee awarded a penalty and, recovering from the blow, Cristiano Ronaldo turned the maximum penalty into a goal in a partial draw.

Not friendly match

This fight was called “friendly”. a match in which no championship, trophy or points were at stake. But punches and kicks were in the order of things. In the first 45 minutes of the game, there were two penalties and one suspension.

Author: Wilson Flores
Source: La Opinion

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