Cristiano Ronaldo confronted criticism for an alleged obscene gesture following Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al-Shabab within the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo, who scored the opener with a penalty within the twenty first minute, noticed his crew safe the win with a late brace from Brazilian Talisca simply 4 minutes earlier than the tip.
Video footage from social media confirmed Ronaldo cupping his ear and making a pumping movement in entrance of his pelvic space, apparently aimed on the opposing Al Shabab followers, sparking controversy.
In the background, chants of “Messi” could possibly be heard, referencing Ronaldo’s long-term soccer rival from Argentina.
The incident was not caught on tv cameras, however some Saudi pundits mentioned Ronaldo needs to be sanctioned.
There has been no official response, however Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat mentioned the National Football Federation (SAFF) had opened an investigation into the incident.
“The disciplinary committee is facing the biggest test. We will wait and see,” mentioned Waleed Al Farraj, a distinguished Saudi author and tv host, on social media platform X.
“Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. This is how the major leagues are.”
Al-Nassr was not instantly obtainable to remark.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo has confronted related criticism previously. In April final yr, he appeared to seize his genitals whereas on his method to the dugout following the tip of a league recreation in opposition to Al-Hilal, wherein 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 remaining.
Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr as a free agent in late 2022, tops the Saudi league scoring charts with 22 objectives in 20 appearances to date this season. Al-Nassr is second within the desk with 52 factors, 4 behind Al-Hilal, who’ve a recreation in hand.
Source: www.dailysabah.com