Cristiano Ronaldo recently delighted his fans with a humorous interaction, which could have potentially dampened the excitement of a lucky fan’s once-in-a-lifetime moment of meeting the soccer superstar in person.
In a Twitter video, Ronaldo is seen approaching a group of eager fans waiting to meet him. Among them, one fortunate fan was holding a jersey, hoping to have it signed by the Al-Nassr superstar. However, little did she know that Ronaldo had a playful surprise in store for her.
As Ronaldo made his way toward the fan, he mischievously inquired, “Is this shirt a gift for me?” This unexpected question caught the fan off guard, and she ecstatically responded, “Yes, it’s for you!”
The small crowd erupted in laughter as Ronaldo, with a charming smile, promptly revealed, “Nah, I’m just kidding!”. He then proceeded to graciously sign not only the jersey but also other memorabilia from the fans.
Cristiano to a fan: “This shirt is a gift for me?”
Fan: “Yes, for you.”
Cristiano: “Nah, I’m kidding.” ❤️😂pic.twitter.com/XjmPf3G8Jb
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) July 31, 2023
The fans were captivated by this amusing interaction, which showcased Ronaldo’s lighthearted and humorous side. Widely known for his remarkable goal-scoring abilities, Ronaldo surprised everyone with his quick wit and comedic flair on this occasion.
It is worth mentioning that the jersey handed to Ronaldo was not clearly visible in the video due to the camera angle. However, some keen observers speculated that it could be a Sporting Lisbon jersey, a team with sentimental value for Ronaldo.
Sporting Lisbon was the club where he honed his skills in the youth ranks. He later made his breakthrough into the senior team before making a significant move to Manchester United in 2003.
Remarkably, two decades after starting his illustrious career, Ronaldo continues to charm his fan base with his ever-present smile and the ability to entertain them in unexpected and heartwarming ways.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a header to power Al-Nassr to victory vs Monastir
The unstoppable Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to make headlines as he leads Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side, to a triumphant victory over Tunisian club Monastir in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
In the 74th minute of the match, Ronaldo showcased his trademark power and precision with a brilliant header from a cross delivered from the right side of the field. Meeting the ball at the back post, he left no chance for the goalkeeper, securing the second goal for his team.
With this goal, Ronaldo has now scored in an astounding 22 consecutive seasons, adding yet another illustrious feat to his already impressive list of accolades. His longevity and consistency in the sport are truly eternal.
Cristiano Ronaldo with a sensational header to win the game for Al Nassr!!!
He is inevitable 🐐pic.twitter.com/AWNbM8h14Y
— Kushagra 1970 (@KushagraPSG) July 31, 2023
The game ended with Al-Nassr dominating the scoreline, triumphing over Monastir with a convincing 4-1 victory. Apart from Ronaldo’s goal, other noteworthy contributions came from Talisca, Al-Amri, and Al-Elewai.
This victory holds particular significance for Al-Nassr as it marks their first win in the tournament this season, following a goalless draw against Al-Shabab in the previous match.
Leading up to this win, Al-Nassr faced tough challenges in pre-season friendlies, where they struggled to secure victories. They endured heavy defeats against formidable opponents like Benfica and Celta Vigo and managed draws against top-tier clubs like PSG and Inter Milan.
Nevertheless, this recent victory against Monastir will undoubtedly serve as a much-needed morale boost for the team as they prepare to face upcoming formidable opponents such as Zamalek and Al-Ettifaq.