What was Cristiano Ronaldo’s explanation for celebrating with an obscene gesture after scoring against Al Nassr?

In Al Nassr’s last match, corresponding to the Saudi Professional League, which won 3-2 over Al Shabab, Cristiano Ronaldo has made unfortunate gestures even classified as “immoral” towards the fans of the rival team. That’s why the Portuguese striker appeared on Wednesday to testify before members of the organization.

“I respect all the clubs. The gesture after the shot expresses strength and victory and is not a shame. In Europe we are used to it”, the star said in court.

Despite the words of CR7it is expected that the Discipline and Ethics Committee will issue the final decision against the Portuguese forward this Wednesday, after opening an official investigation. As explained in Article 117 of the Disciplinary Code of the Saudi Professional League Regulations, the Disciplinary Commission of the said competition “has the right to intervene in actions or incidents” similar to those played by Cristiano, “if the images are seen on the League’s official TV and in the event that a person or entity presents a sustainable and documented complaint”like videos that have gone viral, they are considered acceptable evidence.

The sanction that could hit Ronaldo is a two-match ban, despite his explanations, as the gestures made were considered “immoral” and “obscene” in the Arab country. If the sanction were confirmed, the Portuguese champion would miss the matches against Al Hazem and Al Raed, both at home, and would return for the important duel against Roberto Firmino’s Al Ahli. Furthermore, he could be part of the team competing in the Asian Champions against Al-Ain.

Cristiano’s furious attack

Last Monday the Portuguese reacted very badly to the Al Shabbab fans, who had previously booed him and praised his “archenemy” Lionel Messi.

The match was not easy for CR7’s team, Al Nassr, who drew with two goals with their rival until the 86th minute. But the winning goal was scored by the Brazilian Anderson Talisca and Cristiano Ronaldo, after the final whistle and with sky-high energys, he unloaded himself with a tacky and out of tune celebration with which he responded to the opposing fans. What did he do? He repeatedly shook his arm at his pelvis as he glared angrily into the stands.

The attitude was filmed by a fan present at the stadium and went viral on social media and many users defined it as such “immoral”, “obscene” and “rude” in numerous comments. Thus, once again he found himself in the eye of the storm of public opinion in the Arab nation.