Ronaldo Raises Saudi Scarf in Solidarity with the Kingdom and Its People
Before the match against Neftchi Uzbekistan, Ronaldo accepted the Kingdom's emblem and wore a Saudi scarf after the match to express solidarity with the Kingdom and its people amid recent events.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo showed 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 featuring a palm tree flanked by two crossed swords, a gesture that drew widespread attention from fans and followers.
After the final whistle, the Al-Nassr captain donned a Saudi scarf inscribed with the line “Long live the King, for the flag and the homeland” from the Saudi national anthem, placing it around his neck. The scene captured global attention and was widely shared by media outlets and social media platforms.
These moments came as the Kingdom grapples with the aftermath of recent events, lending a notable dimension of solidarity to Ronaldo’s actions, particularly given his massive fan base and status as one of the world’s most prominent football stars.
