Ronaldo just shined brightly again with 1 goal and 1 assist to help Al Nassr defeat Al Khaleej 2-0 in round 12 of Saudi Pro League 2023/24. This is also Ronaldo’s 400th goal since his 30th birthday.
Recently, Ronaldo may have been bitter and “sick” with Messi’s eighth Golden Ball, but currently he and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are the number 1 power couple in the Gulf. Every move of the star couple is always the focus of public opinion.
All comparisons are lame. And what’s more, Messi came to MLS half a year after Ronaldo went to the Saudi Pro League. But, it cannot be denied that CR7’s influence in the Gulf region is greater than King Leo’s influence in the US, a country that does not consider football the number one sport.
Ronaldo is living like a king in the Gulf
It has been 10 months since Ronaldo left top European football and became the first of many big stars to move to play football in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Many people see this move as essentially a departure. ending his glorious days in top football.
No top club is interested in recruiting CR7 since his bitter farewell with MU at the end of 2022. It seems he has no other choice but to spend time with the Portuguese national team and accept his offer. Al Nassr’s super contract to go to Saudi Arabia to make money and retire.
The standard of football in the Saudi Pro League is improving with a series of elite stars coming here, but it is still considered the “ultimate step back” of the career of one of the greatest players of all time. However, whenever asked about life in this Gulf country, Ronaldo always gives a positive answer.
CR7 constantly shines on the field
When you look at the luxuries and privileges Ronaldo has been granted in the Middle East, you can understand why. On the field, CR7 still maintains his top scoring form and proves that “the older the ginger, the spicier it gets”. Off the field, he and his girlfriend always shine like top entertainment stars.
Moving to the Gulf country to play is not only a big turning point for Ronaldo, but also for his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and his “herd of five children”. And, given his stature in world football, Ronaldo has been treated like a king since arriving in Saudi Arabia.
The owner of the 5 Golden Balls is staying in a super luxury private gated villa with 24/7 security and has received gifts such as a custom-made watch worth £630,000. Ronaldo himself also immersed himself in the culture of the Gulf country by visiting various bars and attending various events, including Dariyah Nights – a shopping, arts and music festival – with the Minister Ministry of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal. He also attended Tommy Fury’s boxing match with Jake Paul and most recently Tyson Fury’s match with Francis Ngannou.
The couple is always the center of attention every time they appear at events in Saudi Arabia
Famous rappers like Eminem and Kanye West or professional boxer Conor McGregor are familiar faces at the above events, but it is the appearance of the couple Ronaldo – Georgina Rodriguez that attracts the most attention. So much so that Rio Ferdinand, who was also present in Riyadh, spoke about the huge global influence and star power of his former teammate Ronaldo, who repeatedly appeared on the big screen throughout the evening.
“When Cristiano walks into the building with some of the biggest sporting legends of all time, he still stands out there. It’s really outstanding, attracting all eyes,” the famous former midfielder of MU shared on the FIVE YouTube program not long ago.
Ronaldo and a custom-made watch given to him by a fan
Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s longtime girlfriend, Rodriguez, has made a splash on social networks in Saudi Arabia. She even surpassed famous actress Sofia Vergara, who was honored as “Person of the Year”, to become the “new icon” of fans here…
Obviously, Ronaldo still craves the Golden Ball, but the vast majority of players in the world crave the position, charisma, money and performance of a superstar about to turn 39 like CR7.
