Ronaldo Gets Hong Kong Hero's Welcome, Avoids Messi Pitfall
- Cristiano Ronaldo received a hero's welcome in Hong Kong while playing for Al Nassr, unlike Lionel Messi, who faced criticism last year for not participating.
- Ronaldo had two opportunities to score but was unsuccessful before he assisted Joao Felix, who scored the winning goal.
- Ronaldo expressed emotional gratitude about the local interest, stating, "This means more to me than any trophy," during an appearance.
- A museum dedicated to Ronaldo recently opened in Hong Kong, and some fans booked rooms in his hotel to show their support.
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Cristiano Ronaldo had a surprising moment after the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup, when enthusiastic fans interrupted him while he was relaxing in an ice bath. The video published by MARCA in English shows Ronaldo asking for calm from the spectators who were calling him from afar, highlighting the constant pressure that elite athletes experience even in their private moments of recovery. The semi-final between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad took pl…
Ronaldo reason 80% of fans watch Al Nassr
Al-Nassr manager, Jorge Jesus, has described Cristiano Ronaldo as an example to the football world. This followed the 40-year-old’s selfless display in Al-Nassr’s victory in the Saudi Super Cup on Tuesday night. At 40, the former Real Madrid man is in the twilight of his career, but he has shown no signs of slowing down. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar has netted as many as 938 goals from 1,281 games across compe…


Ronaldo gets Hong Kong hero’s welcome, avoids Messi pitfall
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero’s welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong — where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots on goal during the Saudi Super Cup semi-final football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad at the Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong on August 19, 2025. Photo: Wun Sun/AFP. The 40-year-old former Manche…
Al-Nassr edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong thriller
Sadio Mane became the third Al-Nassr player in as many Saudi Super Cup editions to be sent off, but his early goal and a second-half strike from new signing Joao Felix secured a 2–1 win over Al-Ittihad in a tense semi-final on Tuesday. Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute at the Hong Kong Stadium with a powerful volley after a low cross from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. However, the Senegalese forward was shown a straight red card…
Ronaldo gets Hong Kong hero's welcome; avoids Messi pitfall
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong -- where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace Ronaldo got…
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