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The Saudi Pro League's English-language official account sparked a wave of interaction after publishing a picture of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

The account simply posted the picture with a 'goat' emoji, in a common reference to the 'Greatest of All Time (GOAT)' title, without any comment or additional clarification, prompting fans to link the post directly to Argentina's loss and the ongoing historical rivalry between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The post quickly spread widely, amid a mix of reactions: some saw it as a message with clear implications after Argentina's dream of retaining the title ended, while others viewed it as merely celebrating one of the Saudi league's biggest stars, confirming that the rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi remains present even after the World Cup final curtains fell.