Cristiano Ronaldo Shows Solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Wears Green Scarf After Al-Nassr Victory
RIYADH: Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia by wearing a green Saudi scarf around his neck after Al-Nassr defeated Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite.
The gesture received widespread appreciation from local fans and media, with Ronaldo’s decision to wear the Saudi scarf being viewed as a sign of his association with the kingdom amid recent security tensions in the region.
The match in Riyadh was delayed due to security concerns.
Some love is spoken. Some is simply shown 🇸🇦💚 https://t.co/dksRpjewug
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The 41-year-old Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal during the match, taking his career tally to 981 goals in professional football.
Angelo Gabriel and Ronaldo scored for Al-Nassr in the first half, while Neftchi Fergana’s Anvarjon Gofurov inadvertently scored an own goal, further strengthening the Saudi club’s lead.
According to a report by The News International, Ronaldo’s decision to wear the green Saudi scarf after the final whistle was interpreted as a gesture of solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid the prevailing regional security situation.
The Portuguese star’s gesture attracted attention from supporters and media, adding a symbolic moment to Al-Nassr’s victory in the continental competition.
