On September 19, an internet celebrity visited Al-Nassr’s locker room and mimicked Lionel Messi’s iconic celebration gesture, which led to condemnation from the club. The influencer subsequently apologized.
Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr, the club’s locker room has been open to visitors on non-match days, allowing fans to tour and take photos.
The internet celebrity replicated Messi’s famous celebration from the World Cup—placing hands behind both ears as if listening—and shared it online. This action provoked disapproval and criticism from Al-Nassr’s official channels.
Under significant pressure, the influencer eventually apologized: “It was unintentional; I just wanted to make a joke. I never meant to cross any lines or deliberately offend anyone.”
Al-Nassr has had a rocky start to their season, securing only one win and two draws in their first three league matches, leaving them four points behind the top of the table. In their first AFC Champions League match, they drew 1-1 away against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Baghdad.
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