Cristiano Ronaldo, star player for Al-Nassr, is facing potential deportation from Saudi Arabia after a video surfaced of him appearing to grab his crotch towards fans who were chanting Lionel Messi’s name.
A Saudi lawyer has called for his deportation, citing the act as a crime of public indecency.
However, sources from Al-Nassr have defended Ronaldo, claiming that the gesture was a reaction to a blow he received earlier in the match.
Despite this, Saudi journalists have criticized Ronaldo’s actions, with one calling it “an immoral and impolite gesture against the spectators” and suggesting that Al-Nassr should terminate his contract.
This incident comes after Al-Nassr’s recent defeat to Al-Hilal, which sees them slipping further away from league leaders Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League title race.
The team has also recently parted ways with former manager Rudi Garcia, with reports suggesting that Ronaldo’s opinion of Garcia influenced the decision.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
