A missed penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo not only marked Al-Nassr’s disappointing King’s Cup exit but also left a young fan with a shattered phone after the ball unexpectedly struck his hand. The incident unfolded in the final moments of Al-Nassr’s 0-1 loss to Al-Taawoun on Tuesday, as Ronaldo missed a crucial stoppage-time penalty that could have forced the game into extra time.
Down by a goal after Waleed Al-Ahmad’s header put Al-Taawoun ahead with 20 minutes remaining, Al-Nassr earned a penalty in the 95th minute following a foul in the area. Ronaldo stepped up, aiming to equalize, but sent the ball soaring over the crossbar to the crowd’s disbelief. The errant shot hurtled toward the stands, hitting a young fan attempting to capture the game on his phone. The impact sent the phone flying, breaking it upon contact, as captured in viral videos circulating online.
The clip of the shocked fan losing his phone quickly drew reactions across social media, with many sympathizing with the fan’s unexpected moment. Following the game, Ronaldo addressed the setback, posting a message on social media about perseverance: “Every challenge is an opportunity to grow,” he wrote, promising a strong return.
Ronaldo broke a Kid’s Phone with his missed penalty.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Max Stéph (@maxstephh) October 29, 2024
With Al-Nassr out of the King’s Cup, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner now shifts his focus to the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League, where Al-Nassr remains in contention for titles.