Many Iranian football fans who wanted to see Cristiano Ronaldo raided the hotel where Al-Nassr, who went to Iran for the Asian Champions League match, was staying.
Many Iranian football fans who wanted to see Cristiano Ronaldo raided the hotel where Al-Nassr, who went to Iran for the Asian Champions League match, was staying.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s most renowned soccer players, has landed in Iran amid a wave of excitement among soccer fans in the country.
Ronaldo and his teammates from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr arrived in Tehran on Monday in preparation for their AFC Champions League match against Iran’s Persepolis, scheduled for Tuesday evening.
The 38-year-old Portuguese superstar, one of the most decorated players in history, joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, reportedly earning $200 million annually.
Ronaldo boasts more than 30 major trophies and holds the title of the world’s record men’s international goalscorer, a distinction he secured in 2021, surpassing Iran’s Ali Daei.
For Iran’s predominantly young population, grappling with economic challenges and international sanctions, Ronaldo’s arrival is a source of immense anticipation and excitement.