<p>Al Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in trouble for a&nbsp;gesture during his side’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday (Feb 25). Ronaldo, now in his second season with the Riyadh-based club, is reported to have made an obscene gesture that could see him get sanctioned for a few matches. If found guilty, Ronaldo could be&nbsp;banned for a few matches in the Saudi top flight, which&nbsp;could be a major disaster for Al Nassr considering their position in the league table.</p>

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<p>Social media footage showed Ronaldo clutching his ear after the final whistle and then repeatedly making the obscene gesture. It seemed that the action was aimed at the supporters of the opposition Al Shabab group. The video on social media also suggests that Messi chants were heard in the background who was Ronaldo’s long-term rival at the international level. The chants came from opposition fans of Al Shabab and this is what supposedly&nbsp;provoked the five-time Champions League winner.</p>

<p>However, no television camera caught the incident which could see Ronaldo avoid the sanction. Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has opened an investigation into the matter, according to Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat.</p>

<p>"The disciplinary committee is facing the biggest test. We will wait and see," Waleed Al Farraj, a prominent Saudi writer and television host, said on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>"Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. This is how the major leagues are."</p>

<p>The match had a topsy-turvy ending as Al Nassr needed an 86th-minute winner from Brazilian winger Talisca to get hold of three points. Talisca scored twice in the match along with Ronaldo in the 3-2 win where the latter had scored a 21st-minute penalty. The win saw Al Nassr close the gap on table toppers Al Hilal and are now within four points of them, however, Ronaldo’s side has played one match more than them.</p>

<p>With Al Nassr next in league action on Thursday, it will be interesting to see whether the SAFF takes any action on the star attraction of the league.</p>


Al Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in trouble for a gesture during his side’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday (Feb 25).

Al Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in trouble for a gesture during his side’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday (Feb 25). Ronaldo, now in his second season with the Riyadh-based club, is reported to have made an obscene gesture that could see him get sanctioned for a few matches. If found guilty, Ronaldo could be banned for a few matches in the Saudi top flight, which could be a major disaster for Al Nassr considering their position in the league table. Cristiano Ronaldo under investigation for alleged lewd gesture to Saudi league fans chanting 'Messi' Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported that the country’s football federation had opened an investigation into the incident, but Al Nassr had not made any official comments… pic.twitter.com/J4ZyqH5rwg — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) February 26, 2024 × Ronaldo lands in trouble Social media footage showed Ronaldo clutching his ear after the final whistle and then repeatedly making the obscene gesture. It seemed that the action was aimed at the supporters of the opposition Al Shabab group. The video on social media also suggests that Messi chants were heard in the background who was Ronaldo’s long-term rival at the international level. The chants came from opposition fans of Al Shabab and this is what supposedly provoked the five-time Champions League winner. However, no television camera caught the incident which could see Ronaldo avoid the sanction. Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has opened an investigation into the matter, according to Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat. "The disciplinary committee is facing the biggest test. We will wait and see," Waleed Al Farraj, a prominent Saudi writer and television host, said on social media platform X. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 4th Test: England spinner Shoaib Bashir excited about 'chance to be heroes' on day 4 in Ranchi "Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. This is how the major leagues are." The match had a topsy-turvy ending as Al Nassr needed an 86th-minute winner from Brazilian winger Talisca to get hold of three points. Talisca scored twice in the match along with Ronaldo in the 3-2 win where the latter had scored a 21st-minute penalty. The win saw Al Nassr close the gap on table toppers Al Hilal and are now within four points of them, however, Ronaldo’s side has played one match more than them. With Al Nassr next in league action on Thursday, it will be interesting to see whether the SAFF takes any action on the star attraction of the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo lands in trouble for obscene gesture after Al Nassr's win over Al Shabab in Saudi Pro League

<p>Lionel Messi’s unveiling at Inter Miami has become the most-watched football presentation in the world. With this, Messi has broken the record during Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling at Al Nassr. Despite being at the fag end of their illustrious careers, both Messi and Ronaldo continue to compete for fans’ attention across the globe.</p>

<h2>A string of records for Ronaldo</h2>

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly changed teams last summer. He signed the most-paid football deal ever with Al Nassr. But it was just the beginning. It seemed as if the globe stopped to watch the Portuguese superstar at MrSool Park in Riyadh, where Ronaldo again established a new record. The Al Nassr presentation was watched by more than 3 billion viewers worldwide. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was watched by 1.12 billion viewers. It was the most-watched football event ever, but Ronaldo’s Al Nassr presentation in fact attracted more viewers.</p>

<h2>Messi breaks Ronaldo’s record</h2>

<p>And when the world thought it couldn't get bigger than this, Lionel Messi’s announcement at the MLS club set a new standard. Garnering 3.5 billion views, even with fewer social media followers than Ronaldo, Messi has set another record that will be hard for any other footballer to achieve.</p>

<p>Ever since the World Cup winner announced that Inter Miami would be his new team, the attention on Messi has skyrocketed. Moreover, Messi’s new club has become the most-followed sports team in the US on Instagram with a six-fold rise in followers from 1 million to 6 million. However, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team has two times more followers than Inter Miami on Instagram. Al Nasser has 15.7 million followers on Instagram.</p>

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<p>Ronaldo’s dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal was shattered when his side lost to Morocco in the quarterfinals leaving the five-time Ballon d'Or winner inconsolable. Messi won his maiden World Cup title with Argentina in Qatar last year. He was named FIFA Player of the Year too.</p>

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Lionel Messi’s unveiling at Inter Miami has become the most-watched football presentation in the world. With this, Messi has broken the record during Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling at Al Nassr.

Lionel Messi’s unveiling at Inter Miami has become the most-watched football presentation in the world. With this, Messi has broken the record during Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling at Al Nassr. Despite being at the fag end of their illustrious careers, both Messi and Ronaldo continue to compete for fans’ attention across the globe. A string of records for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly changed teams last summer. He signed the most-paid football deal ever with Al Nassr. But it was just the beginning. It seemed as if the globe stopped to watch the Portuguese superstar at MrSool Park in Riyadh, where Ronaldo again established a new record. The Al Nassr presentation was watched by more than 3 billion viewers worldwide. Also read: 'Craziest Passion': Venkatesh Prasad on MS Dhoni’s massive bike collection The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was watched by 1.12 billion viewers. It was the most-watched football event ever, but Ronaldo’s Al Nassr presentation in fact attracted more viewers. Messi breaks Ronaldo’s record And when the world thought it couldn't get bigger than this, Lionel Messi’s announcement at the MLS club set a new standard. Garnering 3.5 billion views, even with fewer social media followers than Ronaldo, Messi has set another record that will be hard for any other footballer to achieve. Ever since the World Cup winner announced that Inter Miami would be his new team, the attention on Messi has skyrocketed. Moreover, Messi’s new club has become the most-followed sports team in the US on Instagram with a six-fold rise in followers from 1 million to 6 million. However, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team has two times more followers than Inter Miami on Instagram. Al Nasser has 15.7 million followers on Instagram. Also read: NFL: Running Backs react after deadline gets over to sign long-term contracts with 3 franchise tagged players Ronaldo’s dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal was shattered when his side lost to Morocco in the quarterfinals leaving the five-time Ballon d'Or winner inconsolable. Messi won his maiden World Cup title with Argentina in Qatar last year. He was named FIFA Player of the Year too. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported.&nbsp;The 37-year-old Portugal star, whose contract with Manchester United was terminated last month, signed the deal with the Riyadh club on Friday, in a move that will see him getting a remuneration of $75 million a year. Moreover, commercial deals will add to his hefty salary to $213 million a year.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, the football club announced the deal on Friday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> to your new home <a href="https://twitter.com/AlNassrFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlNassrFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/oan7nu8NWC">pic.twitter.com/oan7nu8NWC</a></p>
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<p>Al-Nassr, which is at the top 2 of the Saudi Pro League table, plans to announce the deal after Saturday's game against Al-Khaleej.</p>

<p>According to reports, the contract is expected to last two-and-a-half years and will expire on June 2025.</p>

<p>CBS reported that Ronaldo has already finished major necessary medical procedures before signing his contract, while the second set of tests are expected to take place next week.</p>

<p>The news of the transfer of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner comes after a disappointing 2022 World Cup, which saw the side benching him for the quarterfinal against Morocco. He was also not played during the side’s Round 16 game against Switzerland.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr?</strong></h2>

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<p>Ronaldo’s second stint at the United was riddled with controversies, where rumours of&nbsp;tiff with manager Erik ten Hag often made the headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speculations over Ronaldo’s exit turned rife since the summer when he expressed his desire to leave United with no Champions League place on offer.</p>

<p>His signing with the Riyadh club&nbsp;was expedited after several top European clubs like Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid did not make an offer.</p>

<p>Ronaldo’s second outing at Old Trafford was disappointing as he had scored just once in the Premier League this season before his eventual departure.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported. The 37-year-old Portugal star, whose contract with Manchester United was terminated last month, signed the deal with the Riyadh club on Friday, in a move that will see him getting a remuneration of $75 million a year.

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya reported. The 37-year-old Portugal star, whose contract with Manchester United was terminated last month, signed the deal with the Riyadh club on Friday, in a move that will see him getting a remuneration of $75 million a year. Moreover, commercial deals will add to his hefty salary to $213 million a year. Taking to Twitter, the football club announced the deal on Friday. History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home @AlNassrFC pic.twitter.com/oan7nu8NWC — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) December 30, 2022 × Al-Nassr, which is at the top 2 of the Saudi Pro League table, plans to announce the deal after Saturday's game against Al-Khaleej. According to reports, the contract is expected to last two-and-a-half years and will expire on June 2025. CBS reported that Ronaldo has already finished major necessary medical procedures before signing his contract, while the second set of tests are expected to take place next week. The news of the transfer of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner comes after a disappointing 2022 World Cup, which saw the side benching him for the quarterfinal against Morocco. He was also not played during the side’s Round 16 game against Switzerland. Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ronaldo’s second stint at the United was riddled with controversies, where rumours of tiff with manager Erik ten Hag often made the headlines. Speculations over Ronaldo’s exit turned rife since the summer when he expressed his desire to leave United with no Champions League place on offer. His signing with the Riyadh club was expedited after several top European clubs like Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid did not make an offer. Ronaldo’s second outing at Old Trafford was disappointing as he had scored just once in the Premier League this season before his eventual departure. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Cristiano Ronaldo signs two-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi’s Al-Nassr: Report

Many reports have linked the superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to several top clubs. It has been rumoured that the Portugal captain is making a move to Saudi Arabia.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr?