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CR7's Al Nassr Issues Statement After 'Messi Celebration' Scandal

CR7's Al Nassr Issues Statement After 'Messi Celebration' Scandal

Al Nassr have reacted to a stadium visitor doing a famous Lionel Messi celebration in Cristiano Ronaldo's dressing room seat.

Al Nassr have released an angry statement after somebody was pictured mimicking a famous Lionel Messi celebration in Cristiano Ronaldo's dressing room seat.

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Images circulated online of a visitor, during a stadium tour, sitting in Ronaldo's spot in the dressing room cupping his ears like Messi did after scoring against the Netherlands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

The man's actions, particularly as he was seated in front of Ronaldo's locker, were considered provocative by the club, who issued a statement in response to the online conversations following the incident. 

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Visitor at Al Nassr's stadium pictured doing Lionel Messi's celebration in Cristiano Ronaldo's dressing room seat.

"We would like to point out that the club has always been welcoming to its visitors, fans and lovers, and throughout its long history its doors have been open to all," it read, according to Kooora.

"However, what happened yesterday in the team's dressing room at the Al-Oula Park Stadium, in terms of individual irresponsible behaviour, is unacceptable by some people who did not appreciate the value of the party they represent, nor the place and entity behind it, and did not respect its fans.

"We clarify that we, in the club's company, have directed the relevant internal departments to immediately address the issue, to preserve the club's literary, moral and material rights.

"With full assurance that the doors and all facilities of the (club) are open to every lover as long as they are committed to respecting and appreciating the great entity of Al Nassr."

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Al Nassr drew 1-1 away at Al Shorta in their opening AFC Champions League match of the season, a match Ronaldo missed due to illness. 

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