Al-Nasr won 1-0. But its celebration can lead to serious claims. The fact is that gestures related to Christianity are prohibited in Saudi Arabia. For example, praying or publicly displaying symbols of Christianity is considered a crime. For these offences, a person can be arrested.
Al-Hilal reached the Arab Champions Cup final thanks to Malcolm’s goal and will play with Al-Nasr Ronaldo
Those who break these rules are accused of religious proselytizing – an attempt to convert others to their faith.
Curiously, former Al-Nasr player Juan Pablo Pino had already been arrested for being in a shopping center with a shirt under which a tattoo of Jesus was visible.
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