Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nasr, once again came under fire for making an obscene gesture while being booed by fans of the opposing team.
According to Reuters on the 25th (local time), Ronaldo contributed to the team’s 3-2 win by scoring the opening goal from a penalty kick in the 21st minute of the first half of the Saudi Pro League match against Al Shabab.
The problem occurred after the game was over. Ronaldo extended his left hand to the opposing team’s supporters and placed it behind his ear, gesturing to keep talking. He then made an unexpected move by repeatedly shaking his right hand in front of his pelvic area.
ESPN, an American sports media outlet, said, “Ronaldo is receiving strong criticism for making an obscene gesture,” adding, “This gesture, which appeared to be directed at the opposing team’s fans, was not caught on the broadcast camera, but local officials expressed the opinion that Ronaldo needed to be disciplined. “There is,” the report reported.
Ronaldo is said to have made such an unexpected move after Al Shabaab supporters chanted the name of Ronaldo’s rival, Lionel Messi. This scene was not caught on the broadcast camera, but was widely spread through social media.
Walid al-Faraz, a prominent Saudi writer and TV host, said on “I will watch,” he said. “No matter how famous you are, there is a limit to everything. “This is the way in the major (European) leagues.”
Some Saudi experts said sanctions should be imposed on Ronaldo, and Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported that the Saudi Football Association had launched an investigation into the incident. However, the Saudi Football Association and Al Nasr have not yet released an official position on this incident.
Meanwhile, after losing 0-2 against Al Hilal in the 25th round of Saudi professional soccer held on April 19 last year, Ronaldo held his crotch with one hand as some fans booed him while chanting the name of his rival Lionel Messi while entering the locker room. There has been controversy over the obscene gesture of grabbing someone.
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