Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Investigation for Obscene Gesture in Saudi League Victory
In a recent match between Al Nassr and Al Shabab, Cristiano Ronaldo found himself at the center of controversy yet again. The Portuguese star scored a goal in Al Nassr’s 3-2 victory, but it was his celebration that caught everyone’s attention. As fans sang for his longtime rival Lionel Messi, Ronaldo made an obscene gesture towards the stands.
This gesture did not sit well with the Saudi Professional League, prompting Saudi authorities to launch an investigation into the incident. Ronaldo, however, defended his actions in an interview with Saudi media outlet Al-Riyadiya, stating that the gesture was a display of strength and victory common in European football.
Despite Ronaldo’s explanation, the Saudi league’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee is expected to issue a decision on Wednesday regarding potential punishment for the star player. The committee has the authority to intervene in cases like this and may decide to suspend Ronaldo for two games, which would see him miss upcoming matches against Al-Hazem and Al-Raed.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the committee’s decision and Ronaldo’s response as the football world watches to see how this situation unfolds.