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.