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26th February 2024
09:23am GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo could be investigated by Saudi officials after appearing to make an x-rated gestures towards a group of supporters.
Ronaldo's Al Nassr side were up against Al-Shabab, who he scored against in the 21st minute from the penalty spot. Al Shabab then equalised just before half time through a penalty kick of their own thanks to former Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco.
Two goals from Talisca in the second half however ensured that Al Nassr were 3-2 winners on the night.
As is customary in Saudi Arabia, rival supporters tried to wind up Ronaldo by chanting the name of his long-time playing rival Lionel Messi.
After congratulating his teammates, Ronaldo then put his hand to his ear before making a gesture towards his crotch with the signal seemingly aimed at the supporters in attendance.
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This isn't the first time the 39-year-old has retaliated to jeers from opposition supporters and recently rubbed a scarf against his crotch after Al Nassr's Riyadh Cup final defeat against Al Hilal.
According to The Telegraph, Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat said the national football federation (SAFF) have now opened an investigation into Ronaldo's obscene gesture.
If deemed guilty, Ronaldo could face a punishment ranging from anything to a ban or substantial fine.
The Portugal international's goal at the weekend means he now has 22 in 20 appearances but Al-Nassr remain four points behind the undefeated Al-Hilal in the league table.
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