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By Jude Summerfield Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a one-game suspension in the Saudi Pro League and a fine for making an obscene gesture in response to Lionel Messi taunts from rival supporters. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward, who has been the highest-profile arrival in the Middle East during their spending spree of the last two years, helped Al Nassr beat local rivals Al Shabab 3-2 last time out, opening the scoring with a penalty before Anderson Talisca’s match-winning double. Ronaldo has faced jeers from fans during his time in Saudi Arabia, with supporters previou…

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