Cristiano Ronaldo faces one-game suspension for misconduct

Social media videos capture Ronaldo cupping his ear before repeatedly making inappropriate gestures toward the opposing team’s fans

Portuguese star football player Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for the Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr, received Thursday’s one-match ban for his demeanor toward fans.

After the final whistle on Sunday, social media videos captured Ronaldo cupping his ear before repeatedly making inappropriate gestures. The action appeared to be directed at the rival Al Shabab supporters.

In the statement of the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, it was stated that Ronaldo was given a one-match ban because of his behavior toward the fans after Al Nassr’s 3-2 away win against Al Shabab.

Ronaldo also reportedly paid a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals to the federation and 20,000 Saudi Riyals to the Al Shabab Club.

After the match, Ronaldo was penalized for his move toward the opposing team’s fans, who were chanting for the Argentinian star football player Lionel Messi.

In his defense, the Portuguese football player said: “I respect all the clubs. I was feeling the joy of the victory after the match. It was not a shameful act. We are used to this in Europe.”

Source: Reuters & Newsroom

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