Cristiano Ronaldo is apparently relishing his spell in Saudi Arabia after he was pictured in a viral footage celebrating Saudi Founding Day, MySportDab reports.
The former Manchester United forward and Real Madrid legend took to Al-Nassr as his last resort to save his dwindling football career after Manchester United terminated his contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia was steeped in controversy with pundits declaring the end of his heroic career.
However, it appears the Portugal’s all-time top-scorer is turning his Saudi experience into a fruitful and exciting one.
In viral footage available at the end of this post, Cristiano Ronaldo sang danced and wined with Saudi officials in full Saudi thobe as the nation celebrated its founding day yesterday.
Posting a clip of the celebration on his social media handle, Cristiano Ronaldo wrote, “Happy founding day to Saudi Arabia. Was a special experience to participate at the celebration at Al-Nassr.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move was a bit controversial despite making him the highest-paid football athlete in the world.
First, the Saudi government have strict laws on romantic relationships and marriage. Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are not married although they have kids together.
However, in a shocking move, it was confirmed that the Saudi government were ready to bend its marriage laws to accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner.
So far, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is enjoying his spell at Al-Nassr and Saudi Arabia.
He has overturned his underwhelming start in the Saudi league to score five goals in four league games, with a four-goal haul against Al-Wehda.
Apart from his game, the 38-year-old is adapting and relishing every aspects of Saudi culture as underscored by his participation in the Saudi day celebrations yesterday.
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