Fans spot Manchester United subtle trolling in new Cristiano Ronaldo ad
The 37-year-old Portuguese footballer presented a new collaboration with the Jacob & Co watch brand on social networks.
Former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be taunting the British club in a new ad campaign.
The player completed the contract with MU the day before, as was said, by mutual decision of the parties. Just hours later, Ronaldo took to social media to share images of Jacob & Co. luxury watches, writing in the comment: “I am delighted to announce my partnership with @jacobandco, the world's leading brand. Today we are showing our first watch collection that I designed with dear friend @jacobarabo.” The price of each model is $28 thousand.
However, it was not the question of cost that captured the minds of football fans, but the design of the dials. They depict Cristiano during the game on the field. In particular, how he scores the ball with his head in the Real Madrid match against Manchester United in the 2013 UEFA Champions League, when he was still playing for the Royal Club. This has led many fans to speculate that the design of the watch was a kind of psychological outlet for Ronaldo and a “blow” to the club he had just left.