Ronaldo edges closer to joining top Saudi club as medicals is booked
FootballFans Savagely Troll Ronaldo for Dressing Like ‘Aladdin’ in Old Photos
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the subject of jokes after old photos of him dressed as Aladdin resurfaced
- The pictures in question were from 2020 when he celebrated the second birthday of his twins
- The 37-year-old appears happy with his choice as he prepares for a new life in Saudi Arabia
Photos of Cristiano Ronaldo dressed like the Disney character Aladdin have resurfaced online, following his move to Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo sensationally sealed a move to the Middle East after penning a two-year lucrative contract with the Saudi Pro League side.
He was officially unveiled to a sold-out crowd at the Mrsool Park and is billed to make his debut on January 22 against Al-Etiffaq.
The 37-year-old's move has since come under serious scrutiny, with many deriding the Portuguese star for the odd decision of club despite insisting his job in Europe is done, per talkSPORT.
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Meanwhile, an old photo of Ronaldo clad in an Aladdin-like outfit has been making the rounds on social media, with a number of users making a mockery of him, Daily Mail reports.
Some of the comments online:
@mehulFCbarca wrote:
"From competing against Messi to being a clown in front of Arabs for 200m."
@9StrikingViking savagely added:
"No way Saudi hired a 200M Aladdin cosplayer to serve them tea."
Another user @LiamRhythms believes:
"Ronaldo has become a clown for 200m, that makes him the highest-paid clown in the world."
An avid Lionel Messi fan @Messsiesque mocked Ronaldo:
"Went from wanting to retire with dignity to being an Aladin for Saudi."
@sinsilog2 taunted Ronaldo by writing:
"Now he has more Aladdin d’Or than Messi."
Ronaldo acquires home in Riyadh
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FootballPhotos of the luxurious apartment in Riyadh, which will be home to Ronaldo and his family, have emerged, Sports Brief has reported.
The 37-year-old has been given a rapturous welcome in Saudi Arabia, after signing a two-year deal worth £175-million with Al-Nassr.
According to Marca, Ronaldo and his loved ones have found a spectacular apartment to stay in during their two years in the Saudi capital.
Ronaldo blamed for Aboubakar exit
Sports Brief also reported that football fans across micro-blogging app, Twitter have expressed their disappointment with Al-Nassr's decision to part ways with Vincent Aboubakar.
Aboubakar, who scored an iconic goal at the 2022 World Cup, was expected to form a lethal partnership with Ronaldo following the latter's move to the Middle East.
However, the supposed partnership has hit a snag, with the Saudi Pro League club opting to part ways with the Cameroon captain to reportedly make room for the Portuguese megastar.