‘Can’t stop’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends message amid Saudi Pro League ban as hard work continues for 34-goal Al-Nassr forward

Cristiano Ronaldo may have been hit with a one-match ban in the Saudi Pro League, but the Al-Nassr forward says he “can’t stop”.

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• Portuguese serving one-match suspension
• Sanctioned for reaction to terrace taunts
• Keeping himself busy away from the field

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Portuguese superstar will sit out a meeting with Al-Hazm on Thursday after being sanctioned by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). That punishment relates to the crude gesture he performed during a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab – as he reacted to more “Messi” taunts from the stands.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo will now be taking an enforced break from competitive action, but that does not mean that he will be putting his feet up away from the field. As a man famed for his relentless work ethic, CR7 is keeping himself busy in the gym.

• WHAT RONALDO SAID

  As his team-mates ready themselves for another Pro League outing – in a bid to keep themselves in title contention – Ronaldo has posted a “can’t stop” message as he seeks to be ready for a return to action in the first leg of an AFC Champions League quarter-final clash with Al-Ain on Monday.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Ronaldo will be a big miss for Al-Nassr as, despite now being 39 years of age, he has maintained remarkable individual standards this season and has plundered 34 goals through 35 appearances in all competitions.