After the final whistle, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo cupped his hand over one ear and then jabbed his hand back and forth near his crotch, apparently aimed at opposing fans, footage posted on social media showed.
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In the background, people can be heard chanting “Messi” from the stands, a reference to Ronaldo’s main rival in the sport. The incident was not caught on television, but some Saudi experts believe Ronaldo’s actions should have consequences and, according to local media reports, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has launched an investigation.
The Portuguese star accounted for a penalty goal in the first half while Anderson Talisca was credited with two strikes.
39-year-old Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr since the beginning of 2023 and leads the scoring league in the Saudi Pro League with 22 goals.
2024-02-26 08:37:05
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