23.6 C
New York
July 4, 2024
Kampala Daily
Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match for "provoking fans" following the Saudi Pro League win over Al-Shabab.
NewsSportsWorld

Cristiano Ronaldo banned for gesture to fans after ‘Messi’ chants

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match for “provoking fans” following the Saudi Pro League win over Al-Shabab.

Al Shabab supporters chanted “Messi” – Ronaldo’s long-term rival Lionel Messi – after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat in Riyadh.

Portugal captain Ronaldo, 39, cupped his hand to his ear and made a gesture to the fans.

He has also been fined 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).

The SAFF disciplinary and ethics committee said Ronaldo cannot appeal against the decision.

Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but Al-Shabab twice came from behind before Talisca scored an 87th-minute winner.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer from Manchester United in December 2022 for reportedly the biggest football salary in history.

He has scored 20 goals in 22 league games this season for Al-Nassr, who are second in the table behind Al-Hilal.

Related posts

Police Discover ‘Dangerous’ Bomb at Fuel Station in Kasese

Paul Bamweyana

Big Win For Uganda Airlines As Gov’t Signs Bilateral Air Services Agreement With Saudi Arabia

Paul Bamweyana

Committee Of Parliament Pushes For Increase Of Tax On Fuel

Basemera

Security Guard On The Run After Fatally Shooting Man Over Alleged Love Affair With Married Woman

Basemera

7 Arrested for Beating Fellow Muslim for Praying In Church

Basemera

Woman Who Worked as a House Help in Saudi Arabia Returns Home After Being Impregnated by Her Employer’s Arabic Brother

Basemera

Leave a Comment