Sport15.08.2023 - 15:12

Cristiano Ronaldo faces arrest for religious gesture at Al Nasr match

The Portuguese forward made a gesture banned in Saudi Arabia after scoring a goal.

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Al-Nasr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself in an extremely unpleasant situation that could lead to his arrest.

During the match against Al-Shorta from Iraq in the Arab Champions Cup, the Portuguese forward allowed himself a religious gesture banned in Saudi Arabia - crossed himself after scoring a goal.

It is known that in the country any demonstration of Christian religious gestures is prohibited at the legislative level, as the authorities believe that in this way Christians are trying to convert Muslims to their faith.

According to local laws, an arrest can be ordered for such an offense. Earlier, former Al Nasr Club soccer player Juan Pablo Pino was arrested for having a tattoo that depicted Jesus Christ.

The Saudi soccer club announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of December last year. The Portuguese joined Al-Nasr on a free agent basis.

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