Cristiano Ronaldo is teased with Lionel Messi chants AGAIN during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Ain in AFC Champions League quarterfinal... as video shows Portugal forward shaking his head in frustration at half-time from pakestni saudi Watch Video

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Cristiano Ronaldo was once again taunted with Lionel Messi chants during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Ain on Monday night. <br/><br/>Just last week, the Portugal forward was reportedly summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain a gesture he made towards supporters who were chanting Messi's name towards him. <br/><br/>It seems that supporters will not rest when it comes to teasing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, as they aimed at him once again during their AFC Champions League quarterfinal clash. <br/><br/>At half-time of their match, Ronaldo was walking off the pitch when the crowd could be heard chanting 'Messi, Messi' - an undeniable attack at the Al-Nassr star. <br/><br/>In a video that appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Ronaldo looked visibly frustrated as he shook his head and made his way down the tunnel.<br/><br/>Despite playing the full 90 minutes of the match, the former Real Madrid and Man United star was on the losing side after Soufiane Rahimi's first-half strike. <br/><br/>The incident at Al-Ain is just another example of fans in Saudi Arabia taunting the forward with chants about his great rival - which also occurred last week. <br/><br/> the 39-year-old's Al-Nassr took on Al-Shabab, who have a squad that includes the likes of former Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco and ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic.<br/><br/>With three points secured by the 3-2 win, Ronaldo congratulated his teammates at the full-time whistle. <br/><br/>However, the Portugal international appeared to be irked by fans in the crowd chanting the name of his former El Classico rival Lionel Messi. <br/><br/>In response, Ronaldo put his hand to his ear before making a gesture towards his crotch with the signal seemingly aimed at the supporters in attendance.<br/><br/>The forward was suspended for one match by Saudi soccer chiefs after the incident.<br/><br/>The committee said he would have to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666) to the Saudi Football Federation, and 20,000 riyals to Al-Shabab to cover the costs of the complaint filing fees. <br/><br/>The committee said the decision is not subject to appeal. <br/><br/>In April last year, he also appeared to grab his genitals while on his way to the dugout following the end of a league game against Al Hilal, which Al Nassr lost 2-0.