Cristiano Ronaldo has come beneath fireplace for a gesture aimed towards heckling followers throughout Al Nassr’s match in opposition to Al Shabab in a Saudi Professional League match on Sunday.
Ronaldo scored on a penalty within the first half, serving to Al Nassr to a 3-2 victory. After the match was over, movies on social media confirmed Ronaldo razzing up the gang and repeatedly thrusting his hand ahead close to his groin – apparently aimed toward followers of Al Shabab.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reacts throughout the Saudi Professional League match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr at Al-Shabab Membership Stadium on Feb. 25, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
Al Shabab followers reportedly chanted “Messi” on the Portuguese soccer star.
The incident was not captured by tv cameras, however Ronaldo instantly got here beneath fireplace. The Saudi soccer federation, SAFF, opened an investigation into the incident.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is main the league with 22 targets this season. Al Nassr is second within the standings by means of 21 matches. The membership is 4 factors behind Al Hilal.
Ronaldo didn’t seem to handle the incident.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr previous to the Saudi Professional League match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr at Al-Shabab Membership Stadium on Feb. 25, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
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“Till the very finish!” he wrote on X. “We maintain going, no stopping!”
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2022 in one of many richest transfers in historical past as he moved over from Manchester United. He reportedly signed a deal price as much as $200 million yearly.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr scores the primary aim throughout the Saudi Professional League match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr at Al-Shabab Membership Stadium on Feb. 25, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
The membership can also be in rivalry for the Asian Champions League. The membership will play Al-Anin subsequent month within the quarterfinals.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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