10 Cristiano Ronaldo Memes After That Awkward Phone Smash Video

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most popular Portuguese soccer (or football, as they call it there) players ever. He's left a lasting mark on both the sports industry and the world of memes, because his fans certainly have a lot to say about him. But one young fan had an unfortunate run-in with Ronaldo after a lost game on Saturday, April 9th.

A video shows the star soccer player knocking a phone out of the fan's hand and to the ground as he walks past him, in a move that onlookers pointed out appears to be intentional. It's an awkward moment that gives off the same tone as Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. The world is shocked by Ronaldo's behavior, since he was always viewed as a role model and inspiration. This video and the discourse surrounding it has gotten a lot of people talking about Ronaldo's legacy, so to look back on it, take a look at some of the best memes about him over the years. Predictably, some of them didn't age too well after this.

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