During the draw between Al-Nassr and Al-Hazm on Thursday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo almost shed a little tear.
Suspended a match after his gesture considered obscene against Al-Shabab last Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also fined, watched from the stands the draw between Al-Nassr and Al-Hazm (4-4), Thursday evening in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite his absence on the pitch, Al-Nassr supporters were keen to pay tribute to their 39-year-old striker. In the 7th minute of play, they chanted the name of the Portuguese star. An initiative that particularly affected CR7, which, as indicated in the Corriere dello Sporthad tears in his eyes.
Return to the field Monday for CR7
Author of an obscene gesture following Al-Nassr’s victory against Al-Shabab (2-3), Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for one match by the disciplinary council of the Saudi Football Federation. The former Madrilenian was also fined 5,000 euros.
Ronaldo is expected to make his return to the Saudi Pro League when they host Al-Raed on Thursday March 7. In the meantime, he should participate in the quarter-final first leg of the Asian Champions League on Monday on the pitch in Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates).