Ronaldo received a one-match suspension and was fined 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) for directing an оffеnꜱιυе gesture towards Al-Shabab fans on February 25. Despite Al-Nassr securing a 3-2 victory in the match, Ronaldo’s response to Lionel Messi chants from the audience overshadowed the outcome. Consequently, he faced disciplinary action and was subsequently suspended for their following match against Al-Hazm on Thursday.

Ronaldo conveyed a determined message to Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League adversaries through Instagram, indicating his eagerness to return to the field and contribute to his impressive tally of 34 goals in various competitions during the 2023-24 season. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker expressed his readiness for the upcoming match with the words, “Ready for tomorrow “.

In Ronaldo’s nonattendance, Al-Nassr achieved only a 4-4 draw against Al-Hazm, putting them nine points behind Al-Hilal, the current leader in the Saudi Pro League title competition. Nevertheless, Ronaldo was spotted in the stands at Al-Awwal Park, displaying visible emotion when the local crowd chanted his nамe during the match. Since his ᴜnexpected free transfer to Al-Nassr in January 2023, he has evidently established a new home for himself in Riyadh.