RONALDO stumbled out of a restaurant before being bundled undercover into a waiting car, leaving fans of his relegated Spanish club furious.
The legendary Brazil striker looked unsteady on his feet and appeared to slur his words as he left the Madrid eatery while fans waiting outside shouted his name.
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Instead of signing autographs, two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, 48, made a beeline for a chauffeur-driven vehicle parked outside.
He was helped to the car under a white sheet then covered his face with his hand as he took a breather slumped on the back seat.
The star’s striking exit sparked a backlash among Real Valladolid fans.
They have made owner Ronaldo public enemy No1 after his failure to show his face at the team’s home stadium since the opening match of the season last August.
The Real Valladolid Supporters Club Federation demanded Ronaldo – who watched Jack Draper in the Madrid Open tennis final on Sunday – sells the club following his weekend antics.
They wrote on X, accompanying the footage from the restaurant: “This is the current president and maximum shareholder of Real Valladolid.
“This video, apparently taken yesterday on the day the club he owns made history by losing eight consecutive matches for the first time in its almost 100 years of history, is doing the rounds on social media.
“This is his legacy and what he cares about.
“Let his image be seen around the world, our Real Valladolid is not dying, it is being killed and every day that goes by without a sale, the deeper the hole gets.”
Leading local newspaper Diario de Valladolid said: “Ronaldo spotted in a bad way at the exit of a restaurant in Madrid.
“The Real Valladolid president left it with problems and had to be helped by his companions.”
Some diehard fans sought to defend him, though.
In response to suggestions Ronaldo was “happier than usual”, one replied: “So what? How many of you who have done nothing in your life do the same?
“Leave him alone.
“Everyone is free to do what they want, stop judging others. He was a great player.”
Another added: “He’s not driving, he’s being driven. He spends his own money and doesn’t ask for borrowed cash.
“He’s already retired and he’s not playing tomorrow, so who does he have to explain himself to?”
‘NOT A GOOD IMAGE’
But a third fan commented: “Most of us have found ourselves at one time or another in the same state as Ronaldo but if you think about the situation of the club he bought it’s not a good image.
“The club has already been relegated to the second division and he’s one of the people responsible.”
Angry Real Valladolid supporters threw fake €500 notes with Ronaldo’s face on them on to the pitch on Saturday during the team’s home match against Barcelona as they begged him to sell up.
They also chanted “Ronaldo go home” in a 12th-minute protest which took place while the team were winning 1-0.
Barcelona, though, scored twice early in the second half to win 2-1 and take another step closer to the Treble.
Recent reports claimed the sale of Real Valladolid appeared to be reaching its final stages after the Brazilian signed a pre-agreement to transfer ownership.
But a confidentiality clause prevented further details from being disclosed until later this month.
Ronaldo has yet to comment on the video footage of him leaving the Madrid restaurant on his social media.
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