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Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have overcome any lingering frustration with Ange Postecoglou over being subbed out in Al-Nassr\u2019s most recent game, joining in celebrations for the Australian coach\u2019s 61st birthday.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner was visibly seething after being taken out of the team\u2019s Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Ettifaq at half time<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n But the bold move was vindicated, with Al-Nassr turning around a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 despite having played nearly the entire game with only 10 men.<\/p>\n The 41-year old stormed from the pitch and didn\u2019t take part in his team\u2019s on-field victory celebrations.<\/p>\n But ahead of Al-Nassr\u2019s match against Al-Taawoun on Saturday morning (AEST), the hatchet seems to have been buried, with Ronaldo all smiles as club staff presented Postecoglou with a birthday cake at training in Riyadh.<\/p>\n The popular Aussie\u2019s family were also in attendance.<\/p>\n \u201cI appreciate it,\u201d Postecoglou told the team.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you celebrate your birthday in football, I\u2019ve done it in so many different countries, so many different football clubs.<\/p>\n \u201cAll the time it feels special \u2013 I\u2019m lucky I\u2019ve got my real family with me as well today.<\/p>\n \u201cYou gave me a fantastic present in the last game, but I want another present tomorrow night!\u201d<\/p>\n Ronaldo was then pictured alongside Postecoglou and the rest of the team for a birthday photo.<\/p>\n He didn\u2019t, however, let a single player touch his cake.<\/p>\n \u201cLeave the cake!\u201d Postecoglou joked.<\/p>\n The Australian had previously claimed Ronaldo was \u201cdancing and signing\u201d in the dressing room after Al-Nassr\u2019s comeback win and on the team bus following the match.<\/p>\n He also defended the Portuguese champion\u2019s angry reaction to the substitution, saying it was down to Al-Nassr\u2019s poor first half performance.<\/p>\n Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n \u201cHe is passionate about football and passionate about Al-Nassr, and he was angry because things were not going as required between the two halves,\u201d Postecoglou said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a natural matter \u2026 it was planned for him to play 45 minutes because he had returned gradually, and before that he had played 30 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n Postecoglou added that Ronaldo would be \u201cable to play a full match\u201d against Al-Taawoun.<\/p>\n The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has made an undefeated start to his time in Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr winning both their Pro League game and a King\u2019s Cup match under his tenure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n