He will be a Muslim soon, Hope he’s not converting - Mixed Reactions as Ronaldo poses with sword to celebrate Saudi National Day
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Mixed Reactions as Ronaldo poses with sword to celebrate Saudi National Day| Photo Credits: Instagram(@viva7ronaldo7)

He will be a Muslim soon, Hope he’s not converting - Mixed Reactions as Ronaldo poses with sword to celebrate Saudi National Day

David Ben 10:11 - 24.09.2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has stirred up reactions on social media after he joined a host of footballers in the Middle East to celebrate Saudi National Day.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made the headlines after he joined in on the Saudi National Day celebrations.

The 38-year-old Al-Nassr star alongside a host of footballers in the Middle East posed for pictures in stylish Arabian outfits to celebrate the most important day in Saudi Arabia’s history.

Ronaldo, the highest-paid athlete in the world, also posed for pictures while holding a traditional sword on a traditional thobe (robe) and bisht (cloak).

Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day
Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day| Photo Credit: Instagram(@viva7ronaldo7)

Ronaldo, alongside his teammates was spotted in a video posted on social media by his club Al Nassr.

Mixed Reactions as Ronaldo celebrates Saudi National Day in Arabian outfit

Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day
Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day| Photo Credit: Instagram(@viva7ronaldo7)

A number of fans took to social media to react to Ronaldo’s recent appearance in celebration of Saudi National Day.

Ronaldo amongst other global football stars like Karim Benzema and Neymar also posed in Arabian outfits to celebrate Saudi National day.

Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad celebrates Saudi National Day
Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad celebrates Saudi National Day|Photo Credit: Instagram(@karimbenzema)
Neymar of Al Hilal celebrates Saudi National Day|
Neymar of Al Hilal celebrates Saudi National Day| Photo Credit: Instagram(@neymarjr)

Following a post by a Ronaldo fan account on Instagram, supporters of the Al-Nassr took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s appearance.

Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day
Cristiano Ronaldo poses in Arabian outfit to celebrate Saudi National Day| Photo Credit: Instagram(@viva7ronaldo7)

One user wrote: ‘Hope he’s not converting’

Before another user commented: ‘He’ll be Muslim soon’

Another user wrote: 'Praise be to Allah…God bless you'

Another comment read: ‘El hadji Ronaldo’

Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been in blistering form so far this season || Credit: Getty Image

The reactions come days after Ronaldo scored a stunning goal in Al Nassr’s 2-0 win against Iranian side Persepolis in an AFC Champions League fixture played in midweek.

Ronaldo is expected to return to action for Al-Nassr this week when they play Ohod in the Saudi Kings Cup on Monday, September 25.

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