Cristiano Ronaldo, a living football legend, has inspired a new wave of memes after fans noticed recent changes in his appearance. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the star’s new look sparked such a strong reaction online and what the TV series «The Boys» has to do with it.
A match between Saudi clubs Al-Nassr, which Ronaldo plays for, and Al-Khaleej ended in a 1-1 draw. Ronaldo spent all 90 minutes on the pitch but failed to score. However, what really caught fans’ attention was his appearance.
In August, Ronaldo changed his hairstyle, swapping his usual dark hair for a short cut dyed a golden-copper shade. This was his first appearance with his new look since his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez in August.
Following his latest match, social media users also began discussing Ronaldo’s facial expressions, pointing out that his forehead barely moved while he was speaking.
Ronaldo ain't real bro 😭 pic.twitter.com/5c4N6nZtSs
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) September 12, 2026
While some fans joked that the football legend had been replaced by some kind of «biorobot,» others suggested a more conventional explanation for his unusually rigid facial expressions: Botox.
Commentators also compared Ronaldo to Homelander, a character from the TV series «The Boys.» According to social media users, the similarity went beyond physical appearance. The footballer’s facial expressions and demeanor during the match reminded some viewers of the character, prompting a fresh wave of memes.
Fans also found a resemblance between Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s longtime rival, and Soldier Boy, another character from «The Boys.»
