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'Used to it in Europe' - Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on controversial gesture to Al Shabab fans amid threat of ban for response to Lionel Messi chants

Saudi Pro League

Al Akhdoud

Al Shabab

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

Ronaldo has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/al-nassr-cristiano-ronaldo-reacts-more-lionel-messi-chants-al-shabab-obscene-gesture/blt90dfeaaf81747fdb" target="_blank">sought to explain his controversial gesture</a> in response to taunts about rival Lionel Messi while playing for Al-Nassr against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar is thought to be facing a two-match ban and a fine for his actions and has shared his thoughts on the incident.

WHAT HAPPENED?

As per Saudi Arabian publication <a href="https://arriyadiyah.com/833974" target="_blank">Al-Riyadiya</a>, Ronaldo said in a statement: "I respect all clubs. And the joy after the shot expresses strength and victory, and it&nbsp;is not shameful. We are used to it in Europe."

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO HAS SAID

Ronaldo is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-fine-ban-obscene-gesture-lionel-messi-taunts-al-nassr/blt1de6ba65e1ad3e1b" target="_blank">facing a two-match ban and a suspension</a> for his gesture and there's no doubt his absence would be a big blow to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese striker has scored nine goals in his last eight Saudi Pro League fixtures and tops the division's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/saudi-pro-league-top-scorers-2023-24/bltbf87fb6b46ca717c" target="_blank">Golden Boot standings with 22 for the season</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Ronaldo is still waiting to hear if will face a sanction, with a decision from the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee expected shortly, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-arabia-saudi/2024/02/28/65df293322601df0378b45a2.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. If he is banned then he could miss forthcoming Saudi Pro League matches against Al-Hazem and Al-Raed, but would be available for Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League tie with Al Ain.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO

'Used to it in Europe' - Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on controversial gesture to Al Shabab fans amid threat of ban for response to Lionel Messi chants | Goal.com

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on the controversial gesture he made to fans after hearing Lionel Messi chants.

&apos;Used to it in Europe&apos; - Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on controversial gesture to Al Shabab fans amid threat of ban for response to Lionel Messi chants