Cristiano Ronaldo Raises Saudi Scarf in Solidarity with the Kingdom and Its People
Cristiano Ronaldo showed his solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during an Al-Nassr match by raising a scarf before the anthem.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated his solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people during Al-Nassr’s match against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi in the AFC Champions League Elite, amid recent events in the kingdom. Before the match kicked off, Ronaldo kissed the national emblem, which features a palm tree flanked by two crossed swords, in a striking moment that drew widespread attention from fans and followers. After the final whistle, the Al-Nassr captain draped a Saudi scarf bearing the national anthem’s phrase “Long live the King, for the flag and the homeland” around his neck, in a scene that captured global attention and was widely shared by international media and social media platforms. These moments came as the kingdom grapples with the fallout from recent events, lending a notable dimension of solidarity to Ronaldo’s actions, particularly given his massive fan base and his status as one of the world’s most prominent football stars.
