(VIDEO) Cristiano Ronaldo’s “immoral” gesture when he was sung for Messi that opened an investigation in Saudi Arabia – – 2024-03-01 02:06:14

The controversy arose in Saudi Arabia after the victory of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr against Al Shabab by 3-2 after the gesture that the Portuguese made to the stands when he heard the chants that alluded to Lionel Messi during long stretches of the match.

The Portuguese, who scored one of the winning goals, reacted with an “immoral” gesture, as quoted by the Saudi media, upon hearing “Messi, Messi”, falling from the stands and is now being investigated by the corresponding authorities.

The media ‘Asharq Al-Awsat’ recently reported that the Disciplinary Committee opened the beginning of an investigation into the behavior of the Al Nassr star. “The Disciplinary Commission will immediately study the situation captured in the videos during the end of the match, and the decision will be issued in the next two days,” mentioned a Federation source. This analysis arises in response to the general discomfort among spectators who attended the meeting.

The match was not easy for CR7’s team, which until the 86th minute was tied at two goals with the rival. Brazilian Anderson Talisca scored the winning goal and Cristiano responded by repeatedly shaking his arm at the height of his pelvis, something that many users also classified as “immoral”, “obscene” and “rude” in numerous messages, especially in X ( Former Twitter).

It is relevant to note that the Committee is limited in the sanctions it can apply, since these must be based only on the images captured by the official cameras of the tournament, not on those broadcast on social networks. However, according to the Saudi news channel Al Jazeera, the Al Shabab club has decided to present a formal complaint against Cristiano Ronaldo before the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, including images of the player’s gestures.

This is not the first time that Ronaldo has directed gestures considered inappropriate towards fans. Previously, the player had carried out similar acts on two occasions against Al Hilal. In the first incident, during a league match in April he made a similar signal to rival fans who booed him after his team’s defeat.

The second was this month, when he responded to a fan who threw a rival team scarf onto the field. Cristiano grabbed it and stuffed the garment inside his pants before throwing it again towards the stands of the opposing team’s fans.

The situation has escalated to such an extent that Walid Al Farraj, host of one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential sports shows, Action Maa Walid, has expressed public concern. “Responsible for the Disciplinary Committee, you face the most difficult test. Everything has limits, no matter how big a star you are. “This is the big leagues,” commented Al Farraj, highlighting the need to take measures to protect the reputation of the Saudi League.

The resolution of this case and the eventual actions taken will be crucial not only for on-field discipline, but also for the prestige of the Saudi league as a whole. The football community and fans await with expectation the determinations of the Disciplinary Committee.