Source: REUTERS/AHMED YOSRI
[Saba Sports News] Cristiano Ronaldo, the
legendary Portuguese football star and current player for Saudi Arabian club
Riyadh Victory, has recently arrived in China. He is set to represent his team
in friendly matches against Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang. Cristiano Ronaldo
enjoys immense popularity in China, and upon his arrival, the airport was
flooded with fans who eagerly welcomed him. Fans held up banners and some even
attempted to break through security personnel to get closer to Ronaldo,
demonstrating his widespread appeal. Notably, this marks Ronaldo’s eighth visit
to China, with his last visit occurring in 2019 when he represented Juventus.
In 2023, Ronaldo scored an impressive total of 54 goals for both his club and
Portugal. Despite his achievements, the 38-year-old star is currently nursing a
calf muscle injury, and it remains uncertain whether he will be able to
participate in match against Shanghai Shenhua.