Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face investigations from the Saudi FA over obsene gestures in their game against Al Shabab
According to reports, the Portuguese forward will be the subject of an investigation after he was seen making an offensive gesture after a Saudi Pro League game.
Al-Shabab, who fielded players like former Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco and former Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic, faced the 39-year-old’s Al-Nassr on Sunday.
Ronaldo scored the game’s first goal from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, but just before halftime, Carrasco’s spot shot brought his team back.
After the restart, Talisca gave the visitors the lead back, and the Brazilian was once again needed to give Al Nassr a late victory after Carlos had equalized for the hosts.
At the final whistle, Ronaldo congratulated his teammates after the 3-2 victory, with three points in the bag.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s obscene gesture
However, the crowd’s chants of Lionel Messi’s name, his former opponent in the El-Classico and longtime rival, seemed to annoy the Portugal international.
In answer, Ronaldo put his palm to his ear and made a motion toward his crotch that appeared to be directed at the spectator fans.
According to reports from The Telegraph, The Saudi publication Asharq al-Awsat said the national football federation (SAFF) has since launched an investigation into the event, citing a report from
Ronaldo’s impressive form
The Portuguese star has continued his prolific scoring ways in his second season in Saudi Arabia, and he currently leads the league in goals scored with 22 goals from 20 appearances as of Sunday’s penalty.
Al-Nassr is four points behind the unbeaten Al-Hilal in the league table.
