Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for one match for making an obscene gesture in the Al Nasr game.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a one-game suspension by the Saudi Football Federation's disciplinary and ethics committee for making an obscene gesture during Al Nasr's 3-2 win over Al Shabaab.
After the final whistle of last Sunday's match, a video of Cristiano Ronaldo touching his ear before repeatedly moving his hand forward in front of his groin went viral on social media. The move was aimed at Al Shabaab followers.
Earlier, chants of “Messi” were heard, referring to Cristiano Ronaldo's long-time Argentine rival. The group noted that Cristiano Ronaldo could pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals (about $2,600) to the Saudi Football Federation and 20,000 riyals to Al Shabaab.
The panel noted that the decision was not subject to appeal.
In April 2023, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to touch his genitalia while walking on the bench at the end of a league match against Al Hilal, which Al Nasr lost 2–0.
