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Riyadh: Portuguese football player of Saudi club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, was seen wearing a Saudi traditional attire, which has gone viral on social media platforms.
In a 15-second that surfaced on social media, the footballer can be seen donning the Saudi thobe, a traditional white tunic worn by men in Saudi Arabia and walking through the streets of Riyadh.
The video clip which was shared by several elated fans, garnered thousands of reactions.
A fan commented, “Seeing him walk our streets in our attire sends a positive message to his vast follower base, which runs in the hundreds of millions. Who knows, the Saudi dress might even become a trend in Europe.”
Another wrote, “Respect to the goat for respecting the culture of the country.”
“Thobe suits him I hope he wears it occasionally,” another added.
On December 30, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on a 2.5-year contract, after leaving Manchester United to become a free agent.
Ronaldo has reportedly signed a deal worth more than 200 million euros with Al-Nassr.
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