Over the last couple of months, Cristiano Ronaldo has been getting familiar with Saudi Arabian culture and traditions. Al-Nassr signed him to not only create a strong squad but also to make the Arabian Pro league more marketable to earn recognition from all around the world.
From barely a million to 13 million followers on the Instagram handle of Al-Nassr a mere week after the signing tells to a great length the effect the Portuguese soccer megastar can have. Although Ronaldo seems to enjoy his time in the middle east, learning about the vast culture of the gulf kingdom.
The effect of signing is becoming apparent day by day. According to a recent report, Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is set to leave Europe and join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. This effect is exactly what Al-Nassr and the highest authorities hoped to achieve by giving a mammoth of a contract to Ronaldo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Founding Day in traditional style
A couple of days before the next Al-Nassr match, yesterday Ronaldo celebrated Saudi Arabian founding day. He posted the clip on his Instagram. Ronaldo joined the celebration wearing the traditional dress. He also mentioned that it was a special experience for him.
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Joining his Al-Nassr peers, Ronaldo held the flag in full traditional attire. His holding the sword might be a nightmare for his defenders. The vibe of the celebrations is just unmatched, with folk songs and music, everybody singing in harmony. No wonder Cristiano Ronaldo said it was an amazing experience.
Ronaldo had struggled a bit. However, it is making its way back. Against Al-Wehda, he scored 4 goals and passed many milestones. The match was enough to prove his worth to the club. Fans had started protesting against the Portuguese star. However, after this performance, everybody is just hopeful that his slump is over.
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In a couple of days, Al-Nassr will face Damac, and fans have high hopes for the former Manchester United star. Will he be able to continue his attained form in the last matches or will he fall back into the slump again? Give us your prediction in the comments below.