In the match Al Nassr won 3-2 against Al Shabab on February 26 in round 21 of the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo approached the opposing fans’ stands to celebrate and respond when they continuously chanted Lionel’s name. Messi.
However, this action was judged by Marca newspaper (Spain) as “obscene” and “immoral” for a country that promotes religion like Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, when Al Shabab Club filed a complaint about the Portuguese superstar’s celebration, the SAFF Disciplinary Committee issued an appropriate punishment.
Ronaldo will be suspended for 1 match and pay a fine of about 2,666 USD. The fine amount will be paid to Al Shabab Club to cover the costs of filing a complaint. In addition, this decision cannot be appealed.
This means he will be absent from the match between Al Nassr and Al Hazem in round 22 of the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo was banned from playing 2 matches for obscene behavior with fans
Previously, when asked to explain by the Disciplinary Committee, Ronaldo affirmed that he respects all clubs. The act of raising your hand is only meant to show strength and joy of victory, and does not carry any offensive or offensive meaning. Ronaldo also said that this is a normal action in Europe.
Before the official penalty was issued, Saudi Arabian media predicted that Ronaldo would be suspended for 2 matches and pay a fine. Therefore, this penalty is still considered quite light for the actions of the Portuguese superstar.
However, this is not the first time Ronaldo has responded to ridicule from fans at the Saudi Pro League. In April last year, he was also condemned for showing an offensive action while entering the tunnel after a 0-2 loss to Al Hilal.
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