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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.
- Ronaldo contributed to a 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad with an assist during the match.
- Fans cheered for Ronaldo every time he touched the ball, showcasing his popularity.
- Ronaldo's visit contrasted with Lionel Messi's experience in Hong Kong last year, where he faced backlash for not playing.
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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…
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Free Malaysia Today NewsRonaldo 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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