Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticized for making a gesture aimed at heckling fans during Sunday’s Saudi Pro League match between Al Nasr and Al Shabab.
Ronaldo scored a penalty kick in the first half, contributing to Al Nasr’s 3-2 victory. After the match, videos on social media showed Ronaldo agitating the crowd and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his groin, an apparent move that was clearly aimed at Al Shabaab fans. It was directed at me.
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Al Nasr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabaab and Al Nasr at Al Shabaab Club Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 25, 2024. (Yaser Baksh/Getty Images)
Al-Shabab fans reportedly shouted “Messi” at the Portuguese soccer star.
The incident was not caught on television cameras, but Ronaldo was immediately criticized. The Saudi Football Federation SAFF has launched an investigation into the incident.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner leads the league with 22 goals this season. Al Nasr are second in the standings after 21 matches. The club is four points behind Al Hilal.
Ronaldo did not mention the incident.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nasr before the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabab and Al Nasr at Al Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 25, 2024. (Yaser Baksh/Getty Images)
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Ronaldo joined Al Nasr in 2022 from Manchester United in one of the most expensive transfers in history. He reportedly signed a contract worth up to $200 million a year.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nasr scores the opening goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabaab and Al Nasr at Al Shabaab Club Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 25, 2024 . (Yaser Baksh/Getty Images)
The club is also in contention to qualify for the Asian Champions League. The club will face Al Anin in the quarter-finals next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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