Saudi Arabian League Referee Confession, Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Getting Angry

HOLIDAY NEWS - The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo who strengthens Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabian League must be recognized as one of the biggest attractions of the competition. 

The arrival of Ronaldo to the league could make other star players interested in trying out the competition in Saudi Arabia. 

However, facing Cristiano Ronaldo as a footballer is not an easy matter. 

This was stated by one of the referees on duty in the Saudi Arabian League, Said Martinez. 

Said Martinez said CR7 often got angry and protested strongly against the referee on duty. 

He gave an example when he came face to face with Ronaldo in a match. 

Said explained that at that time he had to annul the two goals scored by the former Manchester United player. 

The reason is, Ronaldo was first caught in an offside position. 

Knowing that his goal was not approved, Ronaldo was angry. 

Cristiano Ronaldo cried after failing to win the Kings Cup or King's Cup of Saudi Arabia because he lost in the final against Al Hilal, Saturday (1/6/2024). (Twitter @totalcristiano)

He protested strongly against Said, who was on duty at that time. 

"The story is always the same when it comes to you (referees). You think you are the stars on this field. But in reality we (the players) are the stars," said Said Martinez imitating Cristiano Ronaldo quoted from the Daily Mail. 

"At that time, we disallowed two goals, with VAR and everything, but it still made him angry."

"He looked at me calmly then he got a little emotional but he didn't approach me," he continued. 

Even though he likes to get angry, Ronaldo does not have a physical confrontation with the referee. 

This is also a plus point from the view of Said Martinez. 

Apart from that, the referee also understood the emotional outburst that occurred towards Cristiano Ronaldo. 

The reason is that CR7 is a competitive footballer. 

He is always hungry and wants victory for himself and Al Nassr. 

But most importantly, Ronaldo maintained sportsmanship. 

He did not hesitate to apologize to the referee on duty for making a strong protest. 

Said Martinez also received an apology from Ronaldo. 

"After seeing the VAR (after the match was over), I asked him to come closer. Cristiano is Cristiano, if he doesn't want to come closer, he won't come," said Said Martinez. 

"But he came and I told him 'You are a great player, but what you said then was not something good. I respect you, but we are here to do our job, just like you,'" Martinez recalled. 

"He answered, 'Yes, you're right. That wasn't a good way for me to express what I wanted to say. I apologize,' said Martinez, imitating Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Martinez's confession is a glimpse of the competitive spirit of Cristiano Ronaldo. 

This also makes the Saudi Arabian League even more interesting with the presence of players of CR7's caliber. 

Pengakuan Wasit Liga Arab Saudi, Cristiano Ronaldo Memang Hobi Marah-marah

HOLIDAY NEWS - Keberadaan Cristiano Ronaldo yang memperkuat Al Nassr di Liga Arab Saudi mesti diakui menjadi salah satu daya tarik terbesar kompetisi tersebut.

Kedatangan Ronaldo ke liga itu bisa membuat para pemain bintang lainnya tertarik menjajal kompetisi di Arab Saudi.

Meski demikian, menghadapi Cristiano Ronaldo sebagai seorang pesepak bola bukan perkara mudah.

Hal itu diungkapkan oleh salah satu wasit yang bertugas di Liga Arab Saudi, Said Martinez.

Said Martinez mengatakan CR7 kerap marah-marah dan melakukan protes keras kepada wasit yang bertugas.

Ia memberikan sebuah contoh saat dirinya langsung berhadapan dengan Ronaldo di sebuah pertandingan.

Said menjabarkan saat itu dirinya harus menganulir dua gol yang dicetak eks pemain Manchester United tersebut.

Pasalnya, Ronaldo terlebih dahulu terjebak dalam posisi offside.

Mengetahui golnya tak disahkan, Ronaldo pun marah-marah.

Cristiano Ronaldo menangis setelah gagal meraih juara Kings Cup atau Piala Raja Arab Saudi lantaran kalah di final kontra Al Hilal, Sabtu (1/6/2024). (Twitter @totalcristiano)

Ia melakukan protes keras kepada Said yang bertugas saat itu.

"Ceritanya selalu sama jika menyangkut tentang kalian (wasit). Kau pikir kaulah bintangnya di lapangan ini. Namun kenyatannya kamilah (para pemain) bintangnya," ungkap Said Martinez menirukan Cristiano Ronaldo dikutip dari Daily Mail.

"Saat itu, kami menganulir dua golnya, dengan VAR dan segala macam, tetapi itu tetap membuatnya marah."

"Dia melihat kepada saya dengan tenang lalu ia sedikit terpancing emosi tetapi dia tidak mendekati saya," sambungnya.

Meski suka marah-marah, Ronaldo tak melakukan konfrontasi fisik dengan wasit.

Hal itu pula yang menjadi poin plus dari pandangan Said Martinez.

Selain itu, sang wasit juga maklum dengan ledakan emosi yang terjadi kepada Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pasalnya CR7 adalah pesepak bola yang kompetitif.

Ia selalu lapar dan menginginkan kemenangan bagi dirinya dan Al Nassr.

Namun yang terpenting, Ronaldo tetap menjaga sportifitas.

Ia tak canggung meminta maaf kepada wasit yang bertugas karena melakukan protes keras.

Said Martinez juga pernah mendapatkan permintaan maaf dari Ronaldo.

"Setelah melihat VAR (setelah laga selesai), saya memintanya mendekat. Cristiano adalah Cristiano, jika ia tidak ingin mendekat, ia tak akan datang," kata Said Martinez.

"Namun ia datang dan saya mengatakan kepadanya 'Kau adalah pemain hebat, tetapi apa yang kau katakan lalu bukanlah sesuatu yang baik. Saya menghormatimu, tetapi kami di sini untuk melakukan pekerjaan kami, sama sepertimu,' kenang Martinez.

"Dia menjawab 'Ya, kau benar. Itu bukanlah cara yang baik bagi saya untuk mengungkapkan hal yang saya ingin katakan. Saya meminta maaf,' ucap Martinez menirukan Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pengakuan Martinez itu menjadi sedikit gambaran jiwa kompetitif seorang Cristiano Ronaldo.

Hal itu pula yang menjadikan Liga Arab Saudi makin menarik dengan keberadaan pemain sekaliber CR7.