Al Ahli Team Staff Apologises To Ronaldo After Reportedly Shouting ‘Messi’ As He Ran Past The Al Nassr Captain After Friday Match, Claims It’s ‘Unintentional Mistake’

A video footage shows a confrontation between Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo and an Al Ahli sporting director Rui Pedro Braz, after the staff ran past him and Felix during January 2nd post-match celebrations, shouting “Messi,” the Al Nassr captain confronted him immediatedly

The sporting director posted an apology on Instagram to Ronaldo and Félix shortly after stating: “A public explanation and apology to the Portuguese professionals from Al-Nassr for the misunderstanding after the final whistle.

“I have full respect and admiration for them; my focus was on celebrating with our goalkeeper, and it led to an unfortunate, unintentional mistake.”