When Al Nassr defeated Al Shabab 3-2, Cristiano Ronaldo made lewd gestures that resulted in a one-match ban.

On February 26, Ronaldo scored the game’s first goal from the penalty spot in the Riyadh derby against Al Shabab, assisting his team in a 3-2 victory. Nevertheless, after being made fun of by supporters of the home club, the striker was observed making an improper gesture.

In order to get Cristiano Ronaldo upset, Al Shabab supporters yelled Lionel Messi’s name, and it seemed to work when CR7 answered. The 39-year-old athlete faced the crowd, lifted one hand to his ear, then lowered it to his groin and waved it back and forth.

Following his acts, Ronaldo faced criticism, and inquiries were started right away. The Portuguese superstar has been banned for one match by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in the most recent action. In addition, the committee said that Ronaldo would have to reimburse Al Shabab for the expenses incurred in submitting a complaint and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666). It is not possible to appeal this ruling.

Ronaldo’s lewd behavior in front of Al Shabab supporters resulted in a one-match ban. Image: GETTY.

The Portuguese striker will miss the team’s midweek meeting against Al Hazm, the bottom club, due to the aforementioned penalty. Al Nassr will undoubtedly be devastated by this setback as they trail top team Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League championship.

With 22 goals in 20 games this season, the owner of five Golden Balls is presently leading the league in goals scored. When his club plays in the AFC Champions League in the United Arab Emirates, Ronaldo will be back in action. On March 4, they will play Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the first leg of the quarterfinals.