Cristiano Ronaldo has once again become the center of controversy for his behavior deemed "immoral" in Saudi Arabia. CR7 is under investigation for an offensive gesture towards the opposing fans during Al Nassr's victory over Al Shabab.
Ronaldo's offensive gesture: what happened
In that match, every time he touched the ball, chants in favor of his historic rival Leo Messi would start. So, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored, he immediately reacted to the chants, first by putting his hands to his ears and then pointing to his groin in a rather ostentatious manner, waving his hand to provoke the present fans. A gesture that did not go unnoticed by the Saudi Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee, which immediately opened an investigation with the acquisition of the images, as highlighted by the local media.
In Saudi Arabia, where a very strict observation of Muslim prescriptions is enforced, such a gesture is not allowed in public in any way. Even the fans of Al Shabab expect a harsh measure against the Portuguese, who was already caught last week picking up a scarf of the opposing team then rubbing it against his groin and throwing it to the ground, as he left the field after the match against Al Hilal.
The European champion's indiscretions could become a problem not only for him but also for the Saudi federation itself, which has appointed him as an ambassador for the upcoming World Cup.
In January, controversies arose over a family matter. It is forbidden in the country to cohabit outside of marriage, but the Portuguese footballer lives together with his partner Georgina, to whom he is not married. The issue was raised, but the Saudi kingdom granted a waiver to the couple: a kind of "ad personam" law that allows them to live under the same roof. Moreover, Georgina has often posted swimsuit selfies on social media and has been accused of presenting herself inappropriately in public contexts as well. Thus, under scrutiny is not only Ronaldo, who, regarding the offensive gesture, might get away with just a fine; but also his partner and Argentine model.
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