Cristiano Ronaldo and Francis Ngannou are striking off a few friendship goals. After heavily supporting and promoting Ngannou’s fight against Tyson Fury, which is going to be held in Riyadh, the Al Nassr captain showered more love on his newfound friend as he gifted him a rare $117,000 commodity. The gesture has left the MMA fighter in awe.

Saudi Arabia is pumped up for its 2023 Riyadh Season, an annual event with multiple attractions from sporting events to cultural shows. Cristiano Ronaldo, moreover, has been given a prestigious role and responsibility for the event.

Cristiano Ronaldo sends a gift to Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury’s face-off

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given the role of ambassador by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman Turki Alalshikh. The GEA chairman is spearheading the Riyadh Season which will kick off on October 28th. Ahead of the biggest event of the launch date, Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a rare designer gift to his friend, Francis Ngannou.

Ronaldo sent a $117,000 watch designed by the popular jeweler and wristwatch designer brand Jacob and Co. Ngannou loved the gift as he took to Instagram to share his feelings and appreciation, as he wrote, “Thank you @jacobandco & my brother @cristiano for the amazing gift ahead of fight week! #FuryNgannou”.

In the video posted by Francis Ngannou on Instagram, we can see him arriving at the outlet of Jacob and Co. as he is presented with a box with the name Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) engraved on it. He can further be seen enjoying the moment as he tries on the watch and is in complete awe of it.

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With such a huge responsibility on his shoulders, Cristiano Ronaldo will be a very busy man for the coming few weeks. The Portuguese winger now has two jobs on his plate, and he has been active in promoting the launch event of the Riyad Season, which will feature Ngannou.

Ronaldo promotes “The Battle of the Baddest”

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t contain his excitement about the upcoming epic showdown. He took to his Instagram story to share a post from Turki Alalshikh. The post featured Tyson Fury, Turki, and Francis Ngannou, posing for the event titled “The Battle of the Baddest,” generating significant anticipation among fans.

Tyson Fury, the reigning heavyweight champion since 2020, is all set to defend his title. With a flawless record of never losing a match in his 34-fight career, Fury’s last impressive victory came in December 2022 when he knocked out Derek Chisora in the 10th round. As the event’s excitement continues to build, Cristiano Ronaldo’s appointment as an Ambassador by Saudi Arabia further underscores the nation’s commitment to enhancing its entertainment industry.

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Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Turki Alalshikh, is on the cusp of the ‘Riyadh Season,’ beginning on October 28, with the event’s slogan being “Big Time.” This move signifies Saudi Arabia’s proactive promotion of its entertainment industry while showcasing diverse cultural and entertainment activities within the Kingdom. Events as such are used to draw audiences both nationally and internationally.