Ronaldo criticized for obvious obscene gesture in Saudi recreation

Cristiano Ronaldo confronted a flurry of criticism after showing to make an obscene gesture following the tip of Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab in an thrilling Saudi Professional League recreation on Sunday.

The Portugal ahead opened the scoring with a Twenty first-minute penalty, however Al Nassr wanted a late objective 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.

Within 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 must be sanctioned.

There was no official response, however Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat stated the nationwide soccer federation had opened an investigation into the incident.

“The disciplinary committee is dealing with the most important take a look at. We are going to wait and see,” Waleed Al Farraj, a outstanding Saudi author and tv host, stated on social media platform X. “Every little thing has its limits, irrespective of how well-known you might be. That is how the foremost leagues are.”

Al Nassr weren’t instantly accessible to remark.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo has confronted comparable criticism prior to now. In April 2023, he appeared to seize his genitals whereas on his option to the dugout following the tip of a league recreation 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 towards the tunnel after Al Nassr misplaced 2-0 within the Riyadh Season Cup last.

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 are second within the desk with 52 factors, 4 behind Al Hilal, who’ve a recreation in hand.

Al-Nassr can be in rivalry for the Asian Champions League — a match it has by no means received — and can play Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates within the quarterfinals subsequent month.