After being sent off in the match against Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo complained about the punishment he suffered, as he was suspended for two games and received a fine
In a match valid for the semi-final of Saudi Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo received a straight red card, after a controversial move with Al Bulayhi. In the defeat of Al-Nassr for the Al-Hilal, the attacker was sent off and was not happy with the referee’s decision. Subsequently, the number 7 was suspended for two games in addition to a fine.
Unsatisfied with the decision, the Portuguese, together with Al-Nassr, spoke out and demonstrated their dissatisfaction with the Saudi Football League Disciplinary Committee. With the aim of revoking this decision, Cristiano Ronaldo and his team sent a letter to the organizing body stating that the punishment was not appropriate.
What was defined by the Disciplinary Committee of the Saudi Football League was worsened by a possible violent action by Cristiano Ronaldo against the match referee. After receiving the red card, the number 7 gets angry and raises his right arm towards the professional who was refereeing the game, but there was no contact or anything like that.
In addition to the two-game punishment, the striker received a fine of 5 million euros, approximately R$27.5 million at current prices. Information about Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo’s appeal was published by ‘Al-Riyadiya’, an Arab journalistic outlet. If the Portuguese’s suspension is not changed, he will not play in the game against the Al-Feihathis Friday, the 19th.
Source: sportbuzz
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