Cristiano Ronaldo in trouble after threatening to hit the referee (Video)

The Portuguese star was sent off for violent conduct in Saudi Super Cup.

In a shocking turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo faced a red card for violent conduct during Al-Nassr's Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash against Al-Hilal. The Real Madrid legend's temper flared as he appeared to elbow and stamp on his opponent, Ali Al-Bulaihi, sparking a melee on the pitch.

The incident occurred in the dying moments of the match, with Al-Nassr trailing 2-0. Ronaldo and Al-Bulaihi clashed near the touchline when the Portuguese star attempted to grab the ball for a quick throw-in. Ronaldo's actions led to a heated confrontation, with players from both teams getting involved.

Footage from the soccer match showed Ronaldo throwing an elbow at Al-Bulaihi, causing him to fall, and later appearing to stamp on him, although the view was obstructed. The altercation escalated, with players pushing and shoving each other, leading to a chaotic scene on the pitch.

Referee Mohammed Al Hoaish wasted no time in showing Ronaldo a straight red card for his actions. The 39-year-old forward was visibly furious, gesturing as if he wanted to throw a punch at the referee before restraining himself. He then sarcastically patted one match official on the shoulder as he left the pitch.

Ronaldo's frustration had been building throughout the match, as earlier, Al-Nassr had a goal disallowed, leading to a confrontation between Ronaldo and the referee. Despite Sadio Mane scoring a late consolation goal for 10-man Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal emerged victorious with goals from Salem Aldawsari and Malcom, securing their spot in the next round of the Saudi Super Cup.

The incident marks a disappointing turn for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr, who were eliminated from the competition by the Sau