Cristiano Ronaldo has again let his frustrations get the better of him as he set up a bad example for his kids watching him play. Ronaldo, who is facing trouble with his partner Georgina Rodriguez’s attitude, has made an obscene gesture towards the fans of the opposition.
After tasting defeat in an important clash against Al-Hilal, Ronaldo was provoked by their fans. The Al-Nassr star had to face chants of his arch-rival Lionel Messi. Fans chanted “Messi! Messi!” towards Ronaldo. Out of frustration, the Portuguese star made an obscene gesture and held his crotch area.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture to Al-Hilal fans after leaving the field defeated and under the cries of “Messi, Messi, Messi” 😮
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— VAR Tático (@vartatico) April 18, 2023
Al-Nassr were three points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad and played the same amount of games before they went out to face Al-Hilal. Odion Ighalo, the former Manchester United striker, was on target twice from the penalty spot and secured a 2-0 win for Al-Hilal. Ronaldo grabbed the headlines for his headlock on Gustavo Cuellar. However, the Al-Nassr talisman could not grab the headlines by getting on the scoresheet.
The frustration of blanking on the scoresheet coupled with the league title slipping from their grasp was enough for Ronaldo. However, the Al-Hilal fans added insult to injury and Ronaldo could not contain himself. He made the obscene gesture not once but twice.
Fans are left worried as Saudi Arabian lawyer wants Cristiano Ronaldo arrested
Saudi Arabian lawyer Nouf bin Ahmed has allegedly taken offense over Ronaldo’s obscene gesture. According to her, gestures like these will not be tolerated in the country. She intends to ask the Public Ministry of Saudi Arabia to arrest and deport Ronaldo.
According to Telecom Asia, she said, “I don’t follow sport. Even if the crowd provoked Ronaldo, he didn’t know how to react. Cristiano’s behavior is a crime. An indecent public act, which is one of the crimes that allows for arrest and deportation if committed by a foreigner. We will present a petition to the Public Ministry regarding the issue.”
Fans are left worried about the future of Ronaldo. One fan commented, “Ronaldo to jail here we go.”
Ronaldo to jail here we go https://t.co/7S2qS73mgN
— Tøzz (@LFC_Tozz) April 20, 2023
Rude and pathetic. Someone of his stature and after all those years should be professional in how he handles himself with fans and media. But he never was. Always pathetic always rude.. narcissist.
— RWA (@R_W_A_S) April 19, 2023
This dirty move will not go unpunished
— ابومبارك 💙 65 💙 (@abomobark40) April 19, 2023
Unethical
— Eng. بـَ🥈 (@EBMNQ) April 18, 2023
The lawyer has tweeted from her official Twitter account stating that she will keep everyone updated about the proceedings. However, Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr downplayed the gesture and said that it was more about his injury.
Al-Nassr downplayed the obscene gesture claiming Ronaldo was suffering from a groin injury
The Al-Nassr board understood the need to explain the incident to journalist Muhammed Al-Enezi. The journalist later said in a statement on the club’s behalf: “Ronaldo suffers from an injury. His challenge with Gustavo Cuellar, the Al-Hilal player, started with a blow in a very sensitive area.
“This is confirmed information. As for the fans’ explanations, they are free to think whatever they want.”
UEFA fined Ronaldo €20K for mimicking Diego Simeone’s celebration.
He won’t miss any matches. #GOtvTopUp pic.twitter.com/1yzgI5e2Dq
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) March 21, 2019
However, it is important to note that this is not the first time Ronaldo has been caught up in such a controversy. He previously made these obscene gestures in reply to similar gestures made by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. Both men were fined for their conduct. Ronaldo received a fine of around $22,700.