Accordingly, last weekend the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) asked Ronaldo to explain why he elbowed his opponent twice, resulting in a red card. Next, he also used his fist to threaten the referee. The 39-year-old Portuguese player is facing a ban from 2 consecutive matches and a fine.
Ronaldo denies any bad behavior
Ronaldo denies any bad behavior
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All the events of Ronaldo elbowing and receiving a red card and threatening the referee
All the events of Ronaldo elbowing and receiving a red card and threatening the referee
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However, in a recent response report, Al Nassr Club quoted Ronaldo’s explanation as denying all “bad and shameful behavior”, as well as believing that “the red card is not worthy”.
“Ronaldo was simply trying to win the ball and put it in play as quickly as possible. Ronaldo used his elbow twice to simply push his opponent away as he tried to prevent a quick throw-in. Therefore, This is just an appropriate reaction and does not deserve a red card,” Al Nassr Club’s announcement said.
Meanwhile, according to Marca newspaper (Spain): “Despite Al Nassr Club’s excuse, Ronaldo’s actions all took place in front of television cameras. This shows that Ronaldo intentionally elbowed opponents and happens up to 2 times.
It should also be noted that referee Mohammed Al Huwaish sent the match report and said that Ronaldo had “disgraceful behavior after using his elbow with too much force” to hit defender Ali Albulayhi of Al Hilal Club. . Next, Ronaldo raising his fist to threaten the referee is also bad behavior and deserves criticism.”
Ronaldo has returned to training, but his ability to play in the upcoming two matches is still open
Ronaldo has returned to training, but his ability to play in the upcoming two matches is still open
Al Nassr Club
According to SAFF’s disciplinary regulations, players with “disgraceful behavior” will be fined a two-match ban and a fine of about 5,331 USD (more than 133 million VND). Currently, Al Nassr Club and Ronaldo, after explaining and denying all bad behavior, will wait for SAFF’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee to announce whether or not they will be punished this week.
In the upcoming matches, Al Nassr Club and Ronaldo will meet rival Al Feiha (April 19) and meet Al Khaleej (April 28) in the Saudi Pro League.
