Controversy in Saudi Arabia: surprise doping tests involving Ronaldo and Otavio

In Saudi Arabia the visit of some members of the Anti-Doping Committee to the Al Nassr sports center has caused a stir in the last few hours. Surprise tests would have been carried out on some players, including Cristiano Ronaldoa few hours before the match against Al Hilal.

Second Haza, doctors also took blood and urine samples from Otavio and other players. Fans reacted angrily to the news, demanding checks also be carried out on the stars of Al Hilal, the rival team who have already won the national title. In recent years, the anti-doping committee has discovered that several players were taking steroids: the most striking case was that of Fahd Al-Mawlid, a current Al-Shabab player who was disqualified for a few months.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 31 goals this season for Al Nassr, although his performances did not help them win the Saudi Pro League.