Cristiano Ronaldo has always been characterized by being extremely susceptible. The Portuguese footballer takes criticism poorly and depending on what type of comments, especially those that are accompanied by the name of his sporting archrival, Leo Messi. He got irritated with it in Europe and continues to do so now in Saudi Arabia at almost 40 years old (he turned 39 this month).
The Al Nassr star was the subject of strong criticism in this Sunday’s victory against Al Shabab (2-3). He was the protagonist for uncorking the penalty score, one of his specialties, but above all his name went viral on the networks for the obscene gesture he dedicated to the local fans after his teammate Anderson Talisca managed to give his team the victory in the final stretch of the crash.
It was his particular revenge after the final whistle against some fans who chanted “Messi, Messi” during the match that drives him so crazy. The official cameras did not capture the moment, but amateur videos did circulate on the networks in which the five-time Ballon d’Or winner put his hand on his ear and then directed it towards his pelvis, moving it repeatedly, dedicating the gesture to the Al public. Shabab present in the stadium.
Some experts point out that Ronaldo should be sanctioned for this action. There has been no official response yet, but Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat said the national football federation (SAFF) had opened an investigation into the incident, “Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. That’s the big leagues.” “said renowned journalist Waleed Al Farraj in
It is not Cristiano’s first controversy in Arabia. In April last year, he appeared to grab his genitals as he walked to the bench after the end of a league match against Al Hilal, which Al Nassr lost 2-0. Earlier this month, he picked up an opponent’s scarf thrown at him from the stands, put it in his shorts and then threw it away as he walked towards the tunnel after Al Nassr lost 2-0 in the final. of Cup.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United at the end of 2022 in exchange for around 200 million euros for a contract that expires in 2025. He leads the scoring charts in the Saudi league with 22 goals in 20 appearances so far. It’s seasonal. Al Nassr is second in the standings with 52 points, four behind Al Hilal, which has one game less.
