Cristiano Ronaldo rages at referee before booting the ball away as Oleksandr Usyk steals the show

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Cristiano Ronaldo made his feelings known during Al Nassr’s latest title setback.The Saudi Pro League side were beaten 3-2 at home by Al-Ettifaq on Friday night.Ronaldo was furious with the officials after Jhon Duran’s red cardThe Al Nassr captain booted the ball off the pitch in angerSteven Gerrard’s old club twice came from behind to secure all three points thanks to a brace from Georginio Wijnaldum.Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet in a frustrating night for the hosts, which ended with Jhon Duran seeing red in stoppage time.The referee’s decision to send the former Aston Villa striker off enraged Ronaldo, who could be seen protesting the decision.After arguing with the referee, he confronted the assistant referee inside the centre circle.Ronaldo’s emotions became too much for him, though, as he then booted the ball from the centre circle and off the pitch.He continued his protests as he approached the touchline, gesturing with his arms as his arguments went on.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s outburst came in front of unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.Ahead of kick-off, the Ukrainian was presented to the crowd inside Al Awwal Park in Riyadh.Usyk sported a personalised Al Nassr shirt as he waved to fans and performed Ronaldo’s trademark ‘siu’ celebration.His appearance came ahead of Saturday’s mouth-watering Last Crescendo card in Saudi Arabia.Usyk stole the show at Al Awwal Park in RiyadhGetty Images - GettyThe heavyweight world champion was presented to fans inside the stadiumGetty Images - GettyHeavyweight contenders Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole meet in the co-main event before a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.As for Ronaldo and Al Nassr, their title hopes suffered another hit with the defeat to Al Ettifaq.Stefano Piolo’s side have now slipped to fourth in the table behind Al Qadsiah following the loss.Meanwhile, league leaders Al Ittihad are eight points ahead of them having played a game less.Ronaldo remains the league’s top scorer, though, with 16 goals in 20 appearances this season.He sits one goal clear of former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema.