A viral post quickly spread online in January 2026, claiming that Talisca and Duran won a trophy before Ronaldo after leaving Al-Nassr. The meme points to Fenerbahçe’s Turkish Super Cup win on January 10. Anderson Talisca and Jhon Duran, both former Al-Nassr players, helped the team beat rivals Galatasaray. Fans used it to poke fun at Cristiano Ronaldo’s time in Saudi Arabia.
Fenerbahçe took the Super Cup with a solid performance. Talisca, who joined from Al-Nassr in January 2025, played a key role. He scored or assisted in big games leading up.
Duran arrived later on loan or transfer. Reports vary on details, but he contributed too. The win gave José Mourinho’s side early silverware. Celebrations in Istanbul showed players lifting the cup.
The meme started with posts like one saying Talisca and Duran left Al-Nassr and “immediately” won a trophy. It added, “But I thought Cristiano Ronaldo said they were the problem?” Thousands liked and shared it. Some versions claimed Ronaldo “kicked them out”. No evidence supports that. It stems from older fan arguments.
Talisca spent years at Al-Nassr with Ronaldo. They won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. But the Saudi Pro League title stayed out of reach. Al-Hilal dominated. In early 2025, Talisca moved to Fenerbahçe. He wanted a new challenge under Mourinho. Al-Nassr got a fee and signed replacements.
Duran joined Al-Nassr around the same time as a young striker to pair with Ronaldo. The Colombian showed promise but faced criticism from some fans after slow starts. He moved to Fenerbahçe later, perhaps on loan. Details came out in transfers.
Back in March 2025, Talisca defended Duran online. Fans blamed the new signing for losses. Talisca replied that people constantly look for scapegoats. Many read it as a subtle dig at bigger issues, perhaps Ronaldo’s role. Ronaldo focuses on goals and leadership. He scores plenty, but team trophies lag.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United. He broke records for goals in the league. The team reached finals and semis but had no big wins beyond the Arab Cup. Fans stay loyal. Ronaldo shows commitment on the pitch.
The viral posts come mostly from rival supporters. Messi fans or those from Europe use it to troll. Comments joke about Ronaldo chasing trophies in Saudi while ex-teammates win in Turkey. Others defend him. They point to his age—40 now—and his individual stats. Al-Nassr sits competitively this season.
Football memes like this pop up often. They mix facts with exaggeration. Talisca and Duran did win the Super Cup after leaving. Ronaldo has not added major silverware lately. But contexts differ. The Turkish Super Cup is a one-off game. The Saudi League runs longer.
Reactions split online. Some laugh at the timing. Others call it unfair. Ronaldo ignores most noise. He posts about games and family.
Fenerbahçe builds under Mourinho. Talisca fits perfectly with goals and creativity. Duran adds youth upfront. The win boosts them early. Al-Nassr continues with Ronaldo leading. New signings aim to challenge for the title. Fans hope for breaks this year.
This story shows how transfers and results fuel online chatter. Players move, win elsewhere, and debates start. For now, the meme keeps circulating. Football moves fast, though. The next games shift focus. Trophies matter most at season end. Both clubs chase more.
