Days After Receiving $10,000,000 Blow, Cristiano Ronaldo Risks Arrest as He Chases First Trophy With Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo is a name that captivates fans for his breathtaking goals. But more often, his extravagant celebrations made headlines. Be it a Calma Calma (during an El Clasico) or Salute (after Sep Blatter’s comments), fans always loved them. However, his recent celebration might land the Portuguese in the hot waters as he made a vetoed gesture in the Arab nations, which could land him in jail.

The Siuuu has become synonymous with Al Nassr forward. It has been the most used celebration by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. But his recent Siuuu has caught the attention of Saudi people. And it might spark the controversy. Before hitting his trademark celebration, the images showed the Portuguese making a cross sign forbidden in Saudi Arabia.

Does Cristiano Ronaldo make a contentious gesture?

Al Nassr is in the Arab Club Champions Cup final. They will play Al Hilal in the ultimate showdown, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing his first trophy with the Saudi club. His decisive goal from the penalty spot against Al Shorta landed Al-Alami in the final. After scoring the crucial goal, the five-time Ballon d’Or ran towards the corner flag to complete his trademark Siuuu.

The cameras were on the Portuguese, and his Siuuu preceded with the contentious cross gesture. As reported by Italian outlet Tuttosport, the sign that CR7 made is forbidden in Saudi Arabia and could land him in trouble. Tuttosport further claims Ronaldo risks arrest for the prohibited gesture. They might accuse him of evangelizing his religion in the nation. It will be intriguing to see how things pan out.

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The Al Nassr talisman will hope the issue does not escalate as he chases his first trophy. Al-Alami will face Riyadh city rivals Al Hilal in the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup, three days ahead of their first Roshn Saudi League game. The ultimate showdown will see the former Real Madrid superstar taking on his national teammate Ruben Neves and his former rival from Serie A, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. CR7 will hope to win the title after missing out on lavish property in a bidding war.

Ronaldo misses out on the luxurious property

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was eyeing an ultra-luxurious project in Brazil. The country’s largest construction company, FG Empreendimentos, is building a skyscraper in the scenic beauty of Balneario Camboriu. Given the luxury and the surroundings, it caught the eye of many celebs, including CR7.

Ronaldo faced stiff competition from Arab Sheikh for his $10 million bid. However, neither of the two won the bid, as a mysterious investor got his name on the lavish apartment on the top of the skyscraper. The construction company hasn’t given any details, but one can guess the price would be higher than $10 million for sure.

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Can CR7 take Al Nassr over the line against Al Hilal on Saturday?