Cristiano Ronaldo came under fire for what appeared to be an aggressive act at the end of Al Nasr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Professional League on Sunday.
The Portuguese attackers took the lead with a penalty in the 21st minute, and Talisca scored twice in the remaining four minutes to give Al Nasr the victory.
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes an obscene gesture
Footage on social media showed Ronaldo clutching his ears and repeatedly thrusting his palms in front of his pelvis after the final whistle.
Al-Shabaab supporters are said to have been targeted in the gesture.
The crowd responded with chants of “Messi”.
Although the incident was not caught on camera, some Saudi commentators said Ronaldo should bear some responsibility.
The national football body (SAFF) has reportedly launched an investigation into the event. However, the Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat reported that there was no official response.
“The disciplinary committee is facing its biggest test. We'll see how it goes,” says prominent Saudi author and TV presenter Waleed Al Faraj He said it in X.
“No matter how famous, everything has its limits. This is the current state of Major League Baseball.”
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Ronaldo has been the subject of similar criticism before. On his way to the dugout after a 2-0 league loss to Al Hilal in April last year, he apparently touched his groin in a manner that some felt was obscene.
Last month's scarf-throwing incident also put him in trouble. After losing in the cup match, fans threw scarves at him. He scooped it up and put it in his pants. His stay in Saudi Arabia has been controversial.