Cristiano Ronaldo confronted a flurry of criticism after showing to make an obscene gesture following the top of Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab in an thrilling Saudi Pro League sport on Sunday.
The Portugal ahead opened the scoring with a Twenty first-minute penalty however Al Nassr wanted a late purpose from Brazilian Talisca, who struck twice, to settle the sport with 4 minutes left.
After the ultimate whistle, social media movies captured Ronaldo cupping his ear earlier than repeatedly pumping his hand ahead in entrance of his pelvic space. The motion seemed to be directed on the rival Al Shabab supporters.
In the background, chants of “Messi” may very well be heard, referencing Ronaldo’s long-term soccer rival from Argentina. The incident was not caught on tv cameras, however some Saudi pundits stated Ronaldo needs to be sanctioned.
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There has been no official response however Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat stated the nationwide soccer federation (SAFF) had opened an investigation into the incident.
“The disciplinary committee is facing the biggest test. We will wait and see,” Waleed Al Farraj, a outstanding Saudi author and tv host, stated on social media platform X.
“Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. This is how the major leagues are.”
Al Nassr weren’t instantly accessible to remark. The 39-year-old Ronaldo has confronted related criticism prior to now. In April final 12 months, he appeared to seize his genitals whereas on his method to the dugout following the top of a league sport in opposition to Al Hilal, which Al Nassr misplaced 2-0.
Earlier this month, he picked up an Al Hilal scarf thrown at him from the stands, put it in his shorts after which threw it away as he walked in the direction of the tunnel after Al Nassr misplaced 2-0 within the Riyadh Season Cup ultimate.
Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr as a free agent in late 2022, tops the Saudi league scoring charts with 22 targets in 20 appearances to date this season. Al Nassr are second within the desk with 52 factors, 4 behind Al Hilal, who’ve a sport in hand.
