Al-Nassr’s Portuguese celebrity Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one Saudi Pro League match as a consequence of an alleged offensive gesture throughout a latest recreation in opposition to Al-Shabab.
After Al-Nassr’s 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab on Sunday, video footage surfaced exhibiting Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly gesturing ahead close to his pelvis, seemingly directed at Al-Shabab followers.
This motion got here amid background chants of “Messi,” referring to Ronaldo’s long-standing soccer rival Lionel Messi.
The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) introduced the suspension on social media early Thursday morning native time.
Al-Nassr’s subsequent league recreation is scheduled at residence in opposition to Al-Hazm on Thursday.
Juventus authorized battle
Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues his authorized dispute along with his former membership, Juventus, over 19.5 million euros ($21.1 million) in excellent wages.
This battle has been ongoing since he departed from Turin for a return to Manchester United in August 2021.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner asserts that he’s nonetheless owed 19.5 million euros in wages, whereas Juventus contend that Ronaldo signed away the rights to any excellent cash upon finishing the switch to Manchester United on deadline day, a scenario that was hurriedly finalized.
Ronaldo initiated arbitration proceedings in June 2023, with a latest listening to on Feb. 5.
The Collegio Arbitrale court docket is predicted to ship its verdict by April 22. Despite Ronaldo’s claims, Juventus stay steadfast, asserting that the previous participant’s calls for are unfounded.
They are so assured of their place that no further funds have been put aside in case they lose the case.
Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr as a free agent in January 2023, continues to play regardless of the continued authorized battle.
Source: www.dailysabah.com