SUMMARY
- Cristiano Ronaldo's side Al-Nassr faced Al-Shabab on February 25.
- Reports suggest Ronaldo harshly responded to Al-Shabab fans singing Messi's name during the clash.
A fan has come out to offer a new perspective on the recent controversial celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has attracted a lot of heat for his obscene celebration against Al-Shabab on February 25 in the Saudi Pro League.
There have been reports that claim that Ronaldo reacted harshly to the home fans of Al-Shabab because they were singing the name of Lionel Messi throughout the clash. However, a fan present at the stadium for the league clash revealed the real reason for Ronaldo’s frustration.
A fan provides new insight into Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration against Al-Shabab
The fan who was present at the stadium claims that Al-Shabab fans spoke ill about the family of the Portuguese superstar. According to him, the chants against the family of Cristiano Ronaldo were the reason for the obscene gesture, not the ‘Messi chants’ that are being reported in the media.
The video was shared by the fan on social media and has been circulated by some of the bigger fan pages of Ronaldo. The video has been translated by these fan pages, which has attracted concerns from some section of soccer fans.
🚨A fan present at the Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab match confirms that some fans spoke bad against Cristiano’s family before he made that celebration.
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) February 26, 2024
There are a few fans who claim that the translation is not accurate, while there are some other fans who argue that this nameless fan isn’t a credible source for the given information. The video has received polarizing views from different sets of fans, which has complicated the discussion around this topic.
Cristiano Ronaldo to hit with a two-match suspension for the celebration
While the real reason for the obscene gesture might still be contested by some sets of fans. What isn’t being contested is the consequence of the celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo. As per Daily Mail, the Portuguese superstar is hit with a two-match suspension for his controversial celebration.
The suspension will keep Ronaldo out of action for Al-Nassr’s next league fixture against Al-Hazm on February 29. The forward will also miss the first leg of the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League against Al-Ain. The league clash won’t be an issue for Al-Nassr, however, missing Ronaldo Al-Ain can be a crucial blow for the Riyadh-based side.
Ronaldo is about to banned for this disgraceful gesture
As a Muslim, this kind gestures shouldn’t be done in our holy country
This guy should be banned forever pic.twitter.com/XEgle4BHcQ— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) February 26, 2024
The AFC Champions League might be the only chance for Al-Nassr to land a major trophy this season, as they are still playing catchup to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo would be disappointed that his one gesture can impact the whole season of Al-Nassr.
If the Saudi side gets knocked out of competition in the quarterfinals, many fans might blame Ronaldo and his obscene celebration for the result. The upcoming AFC Champions League clash has now become the most important clash of Al-Nassr’s season.