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(VIDEO) Saudi Arabia's decision to sanction Ronaldo for making money gestures at the referee

Cristiano Ronaldo made gestures to Wilmar Roldán, referee of Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr

By William Estrella

Cristiano Ronaldo made gestures to Wilmar Roldán, referee of Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo made gestures to Wilmar Roldán, referee of Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr

Wilmar Roldán, Colombian referee, directed Al-Hilal's victory over Al Nassr, by a score of 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo's anger was monumental, because he scored one goal and assisted another, both annulled by the VAR, and both controversial. In desperation, Cristiano made a gesture to the referee...

It is a gesture about money, referring to the fact that they would have paid the referee to referee poorly and in favor of Al Hilal. The image of Cristiano Ronaldo making the gesture is the most viral thing on social networks right now, since it is not seen every day and he could face a sanction.

The match was not saved from controversy, as Cristiano Ronaldo was not given a possible penalty by Bono either. On at least two occasions, the Portuguese made money gestures to Roldán... The Al Nassr coach spoke: “The weirdest thing is that the referee didn't even check the VAR... We need a VAR for the already existing VAR.”

The possible sanction:

According to media close to Al Nassr's entourage, the Saudi Pro League is investigating the case and a sanction for Cristiano Ronaldo is not ruled out. This is nothing new in football, since Robert Lewandowski was sanctioned with 3 games for something similar. Now, Ronaldo's sanction is being studied.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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