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Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended and Fined for Offensive Gesture

The star forward faces disciplinary action after a controversial incident during Al Nassr's win over Al Shabab.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match and fined by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for making an offensive gesture towards fans.
  • The incident occurred after Al Nassr's 3-2 victory over Al Shabab, with Ronaldo responding to chants of 'Messi' from the rival fans.
  • Ronaldo's gesture, which was not broadcast on television, was widely criticized in Saudi Arabia and led to the disciplinary action.
  • Al Nassr fans plan to chant Ronaldo's name in the seventh minute of their next game against Al Hazm in support of their suspended captain.
  • Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in December 2022, is the league's top scorer with 22 goals this season.
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