US EditionCristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
- Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for making an alleged offensive gesture during a game in the Saudi Pro League.
- Ronaldo scored a penalty in the match, leading Al-Nassr to a 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab.
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 1 match over gesture toward fans
Cristiano Ronaldo was punished Wednesday after he was accused of making an obscene gesture toward heckling fans after Al Nassr’s match in the Saudi Pro League earlier in the week.The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) suspended Ronaldo for one match. Videos posted to social media show Ronaldo making a hand motion near his groin toward fans who were chanting "Messi" toward him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPOR…
Ronaldo made to pay for crude gesture at rival Saudi fans
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. After the final whistle on Sunday, videos captured Ronaldo cupping his ear before pumping his hand forward in front of his pelvic area -...
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was voted the world's best footballer on five occasions, was given a one-game ban for an inappropriate gesture in a Saudi Champions League game.
Ronaldo, in addition to a one-game suspension, was fined 20,000 Saudi riyals ($5,333).
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