Throughout the UEFA award 2019 evening there were several times where two arch-rivals shared cordial moments with each other. The evening started with a beautiful picture of the two shaking hands with each other and the snap was shared by the official page of UEFA which went viral. Furthermore, there were pictures Barcelona star and CR7 were seen whispering into each other’s ears. But this one moment was missed by many of them. Lionel Messi pipped Cristiano Ronaldo to win the UEFA Forward of the Year 2019. CR7 did clap for him but after having a closer look at his reaction, it seemed as if he was sarcastically clapping for Messi. At least that’s what the netizens think. Here’s another moment where Messi snubbed Ronaldo and instead celebrated his win with the Liverpool defender. Did Cristiano Ronaldo Sarcastically Clap After Lionel Messi Was Adjudged UEFA Forward of the Year 2019? Netizens Think So! (Watch Video).

Messi went to the podium after his name being announced by the presenters. After collecting the award, he Barcelona star went back to his seat and instead celebrated the victory with Virgil van Dijk and snubbed CR7 who was sitting between Messi and Liverpool defender. Check out the video below:

Talking about the awards night, Virgil van Dijk went on to pip Lionel Messi and former Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo to win the UEFA Best Player of the Year 2019. Lionel Messi had already won the Best Goal of the Season award. Which means Cristiano Ronaldo went home without winning a single gong. The UEFA also announced the draws for the upcoming season of the Champions League 2019.

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