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Cr7 makes the sign of the cross after scoring, but it's forbidden in Arabia: here's what he risks

The Portuguese champion could be accused of proselytizing his own religion

10 agosto 2023
Il gesto di Cristiano Ronaldo dopo il gol (foto da frame video)

Cristiano Ronaldo already in the eye of the storm in his new adventure in Saudi Arabia .

The Portuguese star scored the goal that dragged Al Nassr into the Arab Champions League final , where they will face Milinkovic-Savic and Koulibaly's Al Hilal next Saturday. However, it was Cr7's exultation that caused discussion: after the goal, the Portuguese champion made the sign of the cross . A gesture that is certainly not negligible: in Saudi Arabia it is forbidden to openly and publicly demonstrate one's Christian faith.

The penalties are very severe for transgressors: the charge is of proselytizing one's own religion .

Years ago the Colombian Juan Pablo Pino, who played for Al Nassr between 2011 and 2012, was even arrested after being caught in a shopping center in Riyadh with a visible tattoo depicting the face of Jesus.

(Unioneonline/vl)

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