Cristiano Ronaldo denied first-half hat-trick by incredibly harsh decision, he was furious

Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a first-half hat-trick for Al Nassr due to an incredibly harsh decision.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner leaped highest in the penalty area to loop a perfect header into the top corner, but saw his goal chalked off for a tiny push in the box.

Ronaldo could be heard shouting expletives after the decision, exclaiming "Always against me! F***ing hell."

The 38-year-old had converted a penalty just minutes prior, and his goal would have given him a hat-trick before half-time, with Ronaldo on target once again from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.

He later turned provider, setting up Sadio Mane to make it 3-0 before the break. You can watch Ronaldo's disallowed goal below.

How is that a foul ??

Corruption against Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo continues pic.twitter.com/gA8zneTplg

— Preeti (@MadridPreeti) August 29, 2023

Had the goal been awarded, it would have been Ronaldo's second hat-trick in consecutive matches. However, the Portuguese superstar will have another 45 minutes to ensure he picks up the match ball.

🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo:
“Always against me.”

On refereeing in the Saudi League. pic.twitter.com/FT97SuGSIc

— aurora (@cr7stianos) August 29, 2023

Replying to the video on Twitter, fans were shocked by the decision and claimed that the refereeing was "corrupt".

"Corruption against Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo continues," one user wrote.

"It is getting too obvious, wow", another added.

"Even Cristiano haters would agree that is blatant robbery", a third exclaimed.

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