“They Taking Saudi Money” – Free Agent Francis Ngannou Links Up With Cristiano Ronaldo Sending Soccer World Into a Frenzy

Francis Ngannou, the hulking UFC heavyweight with devastating knockout power, has linked up with 5x Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. The meeting between the two athletes has sent the soccer world into a frenzy.

Ngannou, who UFC recently released after contract negotiations broke down, traveled to Riyadh. There the UFC star linked up with Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently signed with the Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr. And on Thursday played his first match in his new team against Lionel Messi‘s PSG.

Francis Ngannou links up with Cristiano Ronaldo

Francis took to Twitter to share multiple pictures with Cristiano Ronaldo. The caption read, “Great talking with the [GOAT] in Riyadh today. Very inspirational!” The two stars seem to have hit it off, judging by the photos that Ngannou posted on Twitter. In one photo, the two athletes are posing in a fake fighting stance with huge grins on their faces.

It’s an unexpected meeting, to be sure, but a very wholesome one nonetheless. It’s great to see two athletes from different disciplines enjoying each other’s company. And calling Cristiano the “GOAT” clearly indicates where the heart of this heavyweight star lies in the debate for the best soccer player of all time.

Soccer fans’ reaction to this unexpected meeting

The soccer world was definitely caught off-guard by this unexpected meeting between two athletes of completely different sports. Fans were wondering what could have brought these two athletes from different sports together. Their meeting has left fans wondering why they linked up, but most are just happy to see these two superstars enjoying each other’s company.

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Whatever the case may be, the meeting between Francis Ngannou and Ronaldo has certainly made waves in the sports world. Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

Nonetheless, it’s great to see both of these stars having a fun time together. After a tough and eventful year, this meeting is a refreshing change of pace for both of them. Ronaldo is looking to make his debut in the Saudi League most likely on Sunday, while Ngannou is still a free agent and will be looking for his next move.

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