Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after making an obscene gesture during Al-Nassr’s 3—2 win over Al-Shabab, the disciplinary and ethics committee of the Saudi Football Federation announced Thursday.
The committee said the decision is not open to appeal.
Following the final whistle in Sunday’s win, Ronaldo repeatedly pumped his hand near his pelvis area in a gesture that seemed to be directed at rival Al-Shabab supporters. Chants of “Messi,” Ronaldo’s longtime rival, could be heard in the background. His gesture was filmed on a fan’s camera and later went viral on social media.
