Global News Desk:
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a
one-match suspension for an apparent obscene gesture following Al Nassr's 3-2
victory against Al Shabab, as announced by the Disciplinary and Ethics
Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) on Wednesday.
After the final whistle on
Sunday, social media videos captured Ronaldo cupping his ear before repeatedly
pumping his hand forward in front of his pelvic area. The action appeared to be
directed at the rival Al Shabab supporters.
In the background, chants of
"Messi" could be heard, referencing Ronaldo's long-term football
rival from Argentina.
The committee said the Portuguese
star would have to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666) to the Saudi
Football Federation, and 20,000 riyals to Al-Shabab to cover the costs of the
complaint filing fees.
The committee said the decision
is not subject to appeal. In April last year, the 39-year-old Ronaldo appeared
to grab his genitals while on his way to the dugout following the end of a
league game against Al Hilal, which Al Nassr lost 2-0. (News Source By The
Daily Star)
