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Watch: Furious Ronaldo boots bottles, storms off pitch after Al-Nassr defeat

NEW DELHI: A fuming Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday seen kicking water bottles and storming off down the tunnel after his team Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro league.

It was the second consecutive game for Ronaldo where he failed to find the net for his side.

Al-Ittihad's fans also taunted 38-year-old Ronaldo throughout the match, repeatedly chanting the name of his rival, Lionel Messi.

Brazilian Romarinho scored 10 minutes from time to seal victory for Al-Ittihad, who leapfrogged Al-Nassr to take top spot in the league table.

Ronaldo, who has scored eight goals in seven league games this season, took off his captain's armband before leaving the pitch and looked set to throw it, before regaining his composure.

He applauded the Al-Nassr supporters before leaving the field of play.

"Disappointed with the result, but we stay focused on our season and the games ahead. Thank you Al-Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!" the Portuguese said on Twitter after the game.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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