In a heartwarming display of cultural appreciation, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi club Al Nassr, and his French counterpart, Karim Benzema, striker for Al Ittihad of Jeddah, were seen wearing traditional Saudi attire in celebration of the Kingdom’s Founding Day.
The celebration extended to other stars of the Al Ittihad team, including N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho, who also embraced the local tradition by donning the Saudi thobe, marking the nation’s historic occasion with great enthusiasm.
The festivities come as Al Nassr, led by the illustrious Ronaldo, prepares to host Al-Fayha in a highly anticipated second-leg match of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 for the 2023/2024 season. The clash is set to take place at the “Al Masmak Fortress” stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8 PM Cairo time.
Al Nassr secured a narrow victory in the first leg at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, with Ronaldo netting the solitary goal, setting the stage for a gripping return match.
As the team, affectionately known as “The Global,” looks to build on its initial success and advance to the quarter-finals, the presence of world-class talent like Ronaldo adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying contest in the quest for their maiden AFC Champions League title.
