Cristiano Ronaldo is currently under investigation following an incident during Al-Nassr's 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab on Sunday. The renowned footballer was celebrating with his teammates when rival fans began chanting Lionel Messi's name. In response, Ronaldo appeared to make an obscene gesture by putting his hand to his ear and then making a motion near his groin area.
A fan captured the moment on social media, which has sparked controversy. Saudi pundits have criticized Ronaldo for his actions and have called for a potential suspension. The Saudi Arabia Football Federation has initiated an investigation into the matter, although Al-Nassr has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
Reactions on social media were divided, with some users expressing disappointment in Ronaldo's behavior while others defended him. This is not the first time Ronaldo has reacted to chants of Messi's name, as similar incidents have occurred in the past year.
In the match itself, Ronaldo opened the scoring with a penalty kick, but the game was intense and ended with a late winner from Talisca for Al-Nassr. Al-Shabab also received a red card during injury time in the second half.
These incidents highlight the intense rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi, as well as the passion of football fans. Ronaldo's actions have once again drawn attention to his behavior on the field and how he responds to provocation from opposing supporters.
