Cristiano Ronaldo once again hits the headlines after Al Nassr released a Saudi National day video. Portuguese Superstar appears in traditional Arabian outfit ahead of Saudi National Day, on September 23. The video was posted on official handle of Al Nasr on Friday. Along with Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Otavio, Alex Tellas and other Al-Nassr stars appears in Arabian attire holding swords in their hands. Fans are all delighted to see him being part of the celebration. The video has now crossed 19 million views on X.
وطن لأبنائه وللعالم 🇸🇦
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— نادي النصر السعودي (@AlNassrFC) September 21, 2023
The video was posted with the caption, “All together for one flag. We Dream and Achieve”.
The Portuguese icon wore a black bisht and a white thobe in the video. Bishth is an outer cloak made of wool which is worn during special occasions. Qatar Emir placed bishth on the Argentinian Captain Lionel Messi in 2022 World Cup final while receiving the trophy.
The 38-year-old Portuguese star looks all stunning and glamourous in the traditional outfit. In the two and half minute clip posted, Ronaldo performs Saudi traditional dance ‘Ardah’ along with his other teammates.
The video sets a national day celebration mood throughout with all green colour splashing, green is the core colour of Saudi Arabia”s flag. The video begins with bunch of youngsters trespassing into the club headquarters in Tuwaiq.
Talisca, Brazilian attacking midfielder, is seen taking measurement of the coach Luis Castro’s new white thobe. While winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb and keeper Nawaf Alaqidi are shown preparing the drums for the celebration. Goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah shares Arabic coffee with Otávio as the Portuguese midfielder gets a haircut for the occasion. The video also includes few glimpses of the club’s success and history.
Al Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo appears almost at the end of the video. The video concludes as the boys join the folk dance along with Ronaldo and the celebration begins.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Saudi club Al Nasr last year. The Knights of Najd are preparing for their next game in the Saudi Pro League after defeating Persepolis in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.