CRISTIANO RONALDO wielded a sword as part of Saudi Founding Day celebrations.And the iconic forward wore the nation's traditional dress at his new sta.
[all four in the 4-0 thrashing](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10200498/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-goals-four-milestone/) of Al-Wehda. [moved into his luxury Riyadh mansion](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10255254/ronaldo-saudi-arabia-home-hotel/) - was all smiles and even did his signature wink as he waved the sword. [accepting the eye-watering £173million-a-year contract](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9976990/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-al-nassr-transfer-173m-man-utd/) in the Middle East, Ronaldo is immersing himself in his new culture.
Al Nassr have shared images of star striker Ronaldo in local get-up as the club's squad celebrated Saudi Arabia's Founding Day.
Al Nassr are currently in pole position to win their 10th Saudi league title. Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured in traditional local attire as he joined the rest of the Al Nassr squad in celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in Saudi dress as Al Nassr mark Founding Day
RIYADH: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Founding Day wearing traditional Saudi attire with his Al-Nassr teammates on Wednesday.
“We are in the quarterfinals without having suffered any defeats and if we continue to play at a high level with total focus, we will be capable of winning.” However, we have not suffered any losses in the AFC Champions League and every team must know that when you play Foolad, you will have a tough match.” They will need to be at their best against a side that loves winning in Asia. “We understand that we have to play more aggressively and efficiently, especially in the midfield. The former Iranian international, in charge of the club since 2019, gave no reason for his sudden departure but it could be that he is ready for the vacant Iran national team job. There have been plenty of big days in Saudi Arabian football in recent months and Thursday will be no different.
The 38-year-old posted the video of him celebrating with his teammates on his Twitter and wrote, "Happy founding day to Saudi Arabia Was a special ...
His acrimonious exit was on the cards after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day is celebrated on February 22 every year to commemorate the country’s founding by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in 1727. In November last year, his former club Manchester United terminated the Portuguese striker’s contract.
Video shows 38-year-old striker drinking Saudi coffee, then participating in dancing and performing the Saudi Ardah.
Ronaldo can be seen in the photo, performing Ardha with wielding sword in the air, surrounded by his Saudi hosts. That’s how we celebrate this special day at [Al Nassr FC](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/al-nassr).” [Ronaldo](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/02/10/cristiano-ronaldo-reaches-500-league-goals-how-far-behind-is-lionel-messi/) posted a video on his Instagram account with the message: “Happy Saudi Founding Day Everyone.
Cristiano Ronaldo continued to settle in his new life in Saudi Arabia joining his teammates for the countries Founding Day celebrations.
After the festivities are done, Ronaldo will look to hit the ground running once again when he takes the field against Damac in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to settle in nicely in his new life in Saudi Arabia and was recently pictured celebrating the country’s Founding Day festivities alongside his The 38-year-old donned authentic habiliments, a daglah robe, to mark the occasion on the day that Saudi Arabia celebrates the forming of the very first state in the country three centuries ago.
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a celebratory day out with his Al Nassr team-mates to celebrate Saudi Arabia's second-even Founding.
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