Cristiano Ronaldo handed 1-match suspension for obscene gesture in Saudi league game

Cristiano Ronaldo found himself in the middle of another controversy as he allegedly made an offensive gesture during a Saudi Pro League game while playing for Al Nassr.

As a result, he was handed a one-match suspension. Apart from that, the committee determined that the Portuguese star would have to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666) to the Saudi Football Federation and 20,000 riyals to Al-Shabab to cover the costs of the complaint filing fees. The decision is not subject to appeal

Following the final whistle on Sunday, social media videos showed Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly pumping his hand forward in front of his pelvis. The action appeared to be aimed at rival Al Shabab supporters.

39-year-old Ronaldo has previously received similar criticism. In April of last year, during a league match against Al Hilal that Al Nassr lost 2-0, he was seen appearing to grab his genitals while walking towards the dugout after the game. Earlier this month, in the Riyadh Season Cup final, which Al Nassr also lost 2-0 to Al Hilal, Ronaldo grabbed an Al Hilal scarf thrown at him from the stands, briefly placed it in his shorts, and then discarded it as he made his way to the tunnel.