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Al-Nassr forward fined for post-match gestures

Ronaldo receives one-match ban after ''Messi'' provocation

2024/02/29 10:30
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a one-match ban and a fine for "provoking fans" following Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League win over Al-Shabab.

After Al Shabab's 3-2 defeat, their supporters chanted "Messi" at Ronaldo, who cupped his hand to his ear and made a gesture to fans. 

Following the incident, the Portuguese forward has received a fine of 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) - with the SAFF disciplinary and ethics committee stating that Ronaldo cannot appeal against the decision.

During the match, Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but Al-Shabab came from behind on two occasions before Al-Nassr's Brazilian midfielder Talisca struck an 87th-minute decider.

Ronaldo has scored 20 goals in 22 league games for Al-Nassr this season having joined the Saudi club on a free from Manchester United back in December 2022.

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2024-02-29 11h10m by banderson1976
As a football fan, I think this decision is unfair. Ronaldo was simply responding to the fans' taunts and should not have been fined for it. He is a world-class player and deserves respect from all fans, regardless of which team they support.
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