Al-Hilal footballer Michael said Cristiano Ronaldo was surprised after he copied Ronaldo's celebration in 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup final between Al-Hilal and Al Nassr, adding that Ronaldo asked him not to celebrate like him. "I didn't listen to Ronaldo," added Michael. "I [had] promised my friends before the final that if I scored, I'd celebrate like Ronaldo," stated Michael.