Fans name exact date Cristiano Ronaldo started to struggle with anger management — has to do with Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for elbowing an opponent as his team lost a cup game to Al Hilal.

Ronaldo's reaction after getting red-carded was nearly worse than the action that got him sent off in the first place.

Ronaldo made a fist and seemingly attempted to punch the referee who had turned his back on him to check on the injured player.

Fans believe Ronaldo is suffering from an anger management problem and it dates back to the heartbreak of the World Cup in 2022 where Lionel Messi won big.

Here are some reactions from fans to Ronaldo's latest outburst.

💭SR 19 (X): "Ronaldo's mental health has been fucked off since 18 December 2022 😂"

💭ClassifiedCrab (X): "I have never seen a fanbase in any sports cope so harder than Ronaldo fans since December 18, 2022. Unprecedented level of coping."

💭Jatin (X): "Yet to see more brainless creatures than toxic, insecure and chutiye Ronaldo fans. The debate ended on 18 December 2022 lol! 😂"

💭Mazewaxie (Reddit): "Ronaldo struggles with anger management issues since 18 December 2022."

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