The Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday that it imposed a financial penalty on the captain of the Saudi Al-Nasr club and Portuguese international player Cristiano Ronaldo, after he committed a violation of the rules.
The Saudi newspaper Al-Youm reported that the AFC Disciplinary Committee decided to fine Ronaldo $15,000 for violating Article 60.6 of the regulations and for wearing a third-party trademark during the press conference that followed his team’s match against the Emirati club Al Ain in the AFC Champions League last season.
The committee also imposed a financial penalty on Al-Nasr coach, the Portuguese Luis Castro, amounting to $7,000 due to his aggressive behavior towards the competing team (Al-Ain Club), based on Article 50.1 of the regulations.
In addition, Al-Nasr Club was fined $7,500 due to acts of violence committed by some club members, according to the same article.
It is noteworthy that Al-Nasr team was eliminated from the AFC Champions League competitions in the last edition of the quarter-finals, after losing the first leg in the Emirates with a clean goal and winning the return match at home with a score of (4-3), but the penalty shootout ended in favor of the Al-Ain team.
Article 60.6 of the AFC Regulations is part of the rules governing conduct and official appearances during tournament-related events, such as press conferences and media appearances.
This article usually relates to regulations related to sponsorship and promotion, as it prohibits players and coaches from wearing or using unauthorized products or brands during these events.
In another context, Ronaldo is currently with his country’s national team participating in the European Nations Cup in Germany, where Portugal qualified for the round of 16 after topping Group F and will face Slovenia next Monday.
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