In February, Ronaldo faced a flurry of criticism after appearing to make an obscene gesture following the end of Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portugal forward opened the scoring with a 21st-minute penalty but Al-Nassr needed a late goal from Talisca, who struck twice, to settle the game with four minutes left. After the final whistle, social media videos captured Ronaldo cupping his ear before repeatedly pumping his hand forward in front of his pelvic area. The action appeared to be directed at Al-Shabab supporters.
In the background, chants of “Messi” could be heard, referencing Ronaldo’s long-term rival. The incident was not caught on television, but some Saudi pundits said Ronaldo should be sanctioned.
Messi, meanwhile, was called a “possessed dwarf” with “the face of the devil” after a bust-up inside the tunnel after his Inter Miami side had lost to Mexico’s Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup last week.
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