Cristiano Ronaldo: Will the Al Nassr Captain play in tonight's match vs Al Hazem?

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Al Nassr is facing Al Hazem today in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday (February 29).
The 2nd placed Al Nassr is facing their opponent with a four-match winning streak. Al Hazem are currently sitting at the bottom of the points table and will try to win this match to escape from the risk of relegation.

This match will be crucial for the star-studded side of Al-Nassr to bridge the gap with table leader Al-Hilal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been monumental in Al Nassr's this year's performance with 22 goals and 9 assists to his name. The Portugal star has led his team adeptly throughout the season and has been a key figure at the club. He has been scoring goals and providing assists for fun, and has been the driving force for the Knights of Najd so far.

But ahead of this Al Hazem clash, there is a doubt over Ronaldo's participation after his antics in the last match against Al Shabab.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play in Al Nassr vs Al Hazem Match?

After the victory against Al Shabaab, Cristiano Ronaldo made an obscene gesture towards the Al Shabaab fans which garnered a lot of negative attention. Ronaldo made a gesture grabbing his genitals following the win and the Portugal international was hugely criticised for that.

And following that, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) fined him 10,000 Saudi Riyals (around Rs. 2.2 lakh) to SAFF and 20,000 Saudi Riyals (around Rs. 4.42 lakh) to Al-Shahab to compensate the complaint filing fees along with a suspension.

Ronaldo also made a statement after the criticism and the Al Nassr captain defended his actions by saying the players do it regularly in Europe.

"I respect all clubs. And the joy after the shot expresses strength and victory, and it is not shameful. We are used to it in Europe," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Al Riyadiya.

But the Al Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a one-match ban and is set to miss the match tonight against Al Hazem due to his suspension. It may further dent Al Nassr's chances this season in the league if they fail to grab a victory in today's match.