Al Nassr went on to win the Saudi Pro League with Ronaldo’s penalty followed by two goals from Brazilian striker Talisca, who clinched the game in the 86th minute.
At the final whistle, Ronaldo took a step back from the team’s celebrations and placed his palm to his ear before making a motion towards his crotch, which appeared to be targeted at the fans in attendance.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted a two-match suspension for making an X-rated gesture, according to sources.
After the home crowd teased him with Messi chants, Ronaldo looked to make an obscene gesture.
Ronaldo appeared to make an ugly gesture following Al-Nassr’s victory over Al-Shabab, as the home fans insulted him with Messi chants.
Ronaldo placed his hand on his ear before making a motion towards his crotch at Al Shabab supporters.
His acts prompted criticism, and the Saudi Pro League’s disciplinary committee launched an investigation into Ronaldo’s conduct.
The Manchester United and Real Madrid icon has been penalised for his antics and will miss Al Nassr’s next two games, as well as pay a fine, according to Saudi media.
Ronaldo will be unavailable for his team’s league match against Al-Hazm on Thursday and may possibly miss Al Nassr’s Asian Champions League quarterfinal match.
The undisclosed penalties is unlikely to bother the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who earns £175 million each year from Saudi Arabia’s top tier club.
In his second season in the Middle East, the Portuguese star has maintained his phenomenal goal-scoring record and presently leads the league scoring lists.
Sunday’s penalty brought his total for the season to 22 in 20 outings.
However, Al-Nassr is still four points behind undefeated Al-Hilal in the league standings.
