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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

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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