Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Suspension Over Alleged Offensive Gesture in Saudi League Game
Video footage surfaced showing Ronaldo making a gesture toward Al-Shabab fans, accompanied by chants of “Messi,” referencing his longtime soccer rival Lionel Messi. The Saudi Arabia Football Federation’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee announced the ban, along with a fine, early Thursday morning local time. Ronaldo’s suspension comes amidst a backdrop of criticism and scrutiny, with…