Cristiano Ronaldo’s bold copper-yellow hairstyle has sparked a meme fest online after the Al-Nassr star unveiled his new look on social media. While some fans praised the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s makeover, others compared him to Eminem & video-game characters. Netizens also joked about Georgina Rodriguez’s reaction, turning Ronaldo’s dramatic transformation into a social media sensation.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again grabbed the internet’s attention, but this time his footballing skills are not the reason. The Al-Nassr star returned to club duties with a dramatic new copper-yellow hairstyle, ditching his familiar dark-brown look ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season.

Ronaldo showed off the striking makeover in an Instagram Story as he posed in a black T-shirt, necklace and watch. The gelled golden-copper crop immediately stood out against his dark eyebrows, giving the 41-year-old a completely different appearance. The unusual look quickly became a talking point among football fans on social media.

Netizens wasted little time turning Ronaldo’s transformation into a meme fest. While several fans praised the five-time Ballon d’Or winner for his fresh look, others compared the hairstyle to everything from Eminem to video-game characters. One fan jokingly called him “Eminem 2.0”, while another said the new look won't be approved by Georgina Rodriguez.

Ronaldo’s new hairstyle also prompted plenty of playful reactions, with fans joking that the Portuguese superstar had entered a “new era” following his recent marriage to Georgina Rodriguez. Others focused on the colour itself, with social media users turning the copper-yellow shade into the latest subject of Ronaldo-related memes.