Cristiano Ronaldo picks one-match suspension following obscene gesture in response to ‘Messi’ chants

Four days and one obscene gesture later, Cristiano Ronaldo has been BANNED for a game and also fined by the SAFF.

Cristiano Ronaldo picks one-match suspension following obscene gesture in response to ‘Messi’ chants

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a ban and asked to pay a hefty fine for his actions by the SAFF (Via X/@FCBeksy & CristianoXtra)

Cristiano Ronaldo had a moment to forget against Al-Shabab FC in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar, often known for his passion and dedication on the pitch, was seen resorting to a sordid gesture. The 39-year-old was seen gesturing in a rubbing motion towards his pelvic area in response to repeated ‘Messi’ chants from the opposition fans.

The incident made headlines on social media as the clip went viral. While many went so far as to justify his actions, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) certainly thinks otherwise. The superstar has been made to face repercussions for his actions and will now be banned from playing for Al-Nassr. The disciplinary and ethics committee have handed a one-match-ban and have also ordered the #7 to pay a fine of ten thousand Saudi riyals to SAFF and 20,000 more to Al-Shabab to cover the costs of filing the complaint.

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The ethics committee have also clarified that their decision is not up for appeal either. Ronaldo has been the subject of harsh criticism and backlash following the incident on social media.

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The fact that Lionel Messi’s name elicited such a response from the Portuguese has further strained relationships between the two sets of fans. Cristiano is the top scorer for Al-Nassr while also being the League’s top scorer with 22 goals.

Jose Mourinho reveals devastating account of Cristiano Ronaldo and co’s 2012 Champions League exit

There’s a reason why Cristiano Ronaldo is called Mr. Champions League. The Portuguese superstar is the undisputed leader in terms of goals and assists in the competition, while also being the leader in terms of trophies won. With 5 Champions League trophies to his name, Ronaldo is synonymous with Champions League nights. However, victory hasn’t come easy for the #7 on all occasions, with 2012 being the hardest, as per Jose Mourinho.

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Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty as Real Madrid were knocked out by Bayern Munich in the 2012 UCL (Via X/@MadridXtra)

Ronaldo surprisingly missed his penalty in the shootout, and being one of the best penalty-takers in the game, the player was visibly distraught. Speaking for Prime Video, the tactician revealed the aftermath of the 2012 UCL elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich.

I cried driving home. I get a call from Jorge Mendes (Cristiano's agent), who said : 'Do me a favor, go to Cristiano's house, because he's dead.' I told him that I'm also dead, but I did it.
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The manager explained that he made his way to the #7’s house, where he was exactly the way Mourinho was. Destroyed was the word he used to explain how the two of them were following the defeat.

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