Cristiano Ronaldo explained the obscene gesture after the match as a European habit
The striker of the Saudi Al-Nasr and the Portuguese national football team, Cristiano Ronaldo, explained the obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans after the match of the 21st round of the Saudi Arabian championship. His words are quoted by Ariyadhiah.
The player refused to consider his act shameful. “I respect all clubs. My emotional gesture expresses strength and victory. We are used to this in Europe,” said the forward.
Earlier, the former head of the ethics committee of the Russian Football Union (RFU), Semyon Andreev, described the punishment for Ronaldo if he showed an obscene gesture during a match in Russia. According to him, in this case the football player could be punished and suspended for several matches – from one to five.
On February 26, Ronaldo waved his hand in the groin area several times. It was noted that this was done to Al-Shabab fans who were chanting the name of Argentine forward Lionel Messi.
Source: Lenta
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