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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for one match for appearing to make an obscene gesture after Al Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Footage shows the Portuguese star on Sunday cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, in a gesture that seemed to be aimed at the opponents’ fans.<\/p>\n

The committee said Ronaldo must also pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals ($2,666) to the Football Association, and 20,000 riyals ($5,332) to Al-Shabab to cover the expenses of filing the complaint. The decision is not subject to appeal.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to Al-Nassr from Manchester United last year, and several big-name players have since followed on his footsteps, ditching top European leagues for the Saudi Pro League.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

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