Referee takes back penalty: Ronaldo is celebrated for fair play

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Cristiano Ronaldo is known for scoring a goal from every possible opportunity. Especially from the penalty spot. But on Monday evening, during the Asian Champions League match of his club Al-Nassr against the Iranian top club Persepolis, Ronaldo personally ensured that the Chinese referee Ning Ma took back a penalty called for him.

Earlier, Ronaldo fell to the ground in the penalty area, after which Ma pointed to the spot. While the Iranian players were irritated by the decision, the Portuguese superstar surprised them with an unusual move. He goes straight to him and indicates with a movement of his right index finger that he has fallen to the ground without any outside influence. Remarkable: Meanwhile, Al-Nassr coach Luis Castro complains vehemently to the fourth official on the sidelines about the alleged violation.

Gesture has no influence on the course of the tournament

But Ma takes Ronaldo’s fair play gesture to heart and rechecks the scene in the review room. And he actually goes back on his decision.

Although the score remains 0-0 until the end, it is enough to advance to the round of 16 as group winners. And the fans praise Ronaldo for his sporting attitude: “Despite all the gossip here, Ronaldo has my full respect. It’s the fair play scene of the tournament,” one user wrote. (Gentlemen)

Source : Blick