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WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo wields sword while wearing traditional Saudi dress – with Sadio Mane also embracing life in the Middle East

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Nassr

<p>The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-fans-run-after-al-nassr-bus-cristiano-ronaldo-mania-hits-iran-gifted-carpet-champions-league-perspolis/blt8aeb4691dbde5300" target="_blank">among the first superstar performers to head for the Middle East</a> in 2023. He made that move after being <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3" target="_blank">released from his contract at Premier League giants Manchester United</a> and gracing the 2022 World Cup with Portugal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-dig-lionel-messi-mls-man-utd-real-madrid-legend-european-football/blt4142160adb648711" target="_blank">talked up the Saudi Pro League on a regular basis</a> – allowing him to be joined by the likes of Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, N’Golo Kante and Fabinho – and has settled quickly off the pitch. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo has further highlighted that fact by featuring in a video alongside Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Alex Telles and Talisca in which he appears in a black bisht and white thobe while carrying a sword. The video in question – which has been released ahead of Saudi National Day – is tagged “All together. For one flag. We Dream, and Achieve”.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All together ✊<br>For one flag 🇸🇦<br><br>" We Dream, and Achieve 💚 " <a href="https://t.co/r6ra5azFqA">pic.twitter.com/r6ra5azFqA</a></p>— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/1704967631696994467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ronaldo, who is now 38 years of age, has been in fine form this season – netting 13 goals through as many appearances. He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-dances-portugal-first-trophy-al-nassr-arab-club-champions-cup/bltcf882ff655a02617" target="_blank">helped Al-Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup glory</a>, claiming the Golden Boot, and has moved on to 123 efforts for Portugal through 201 appearances for his country.</p>

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo wields sword while wearing traditional Saudi dress – with Sadio Mane also embracing life in the Middle East | Goal.com Kenya

Cristiano Ronaldo stars in a promotional video from Al-Nassr that sees him wielding a sword while wearing traditional Saudi dress.

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