Adorable Video Shows Al Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Football With Kids in Japan

Adorable Video Shows Al Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Football With Kids in Japan

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at July 25, 2023 at 8:34 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo shared a memorable moment with a group of kids in Japan
  • The Al-Nassr captain and his teammates engaged in a kickabout with the children
  • They would hope to get their pre-season preparations back on track after a rocky start

Cristiano Ronaldo's heartwarming encounter with kids during Al-Nassr's pre-season tour of Japan was truly touching.

As a fan favourite and global superstar, it's no surprise that supporters would go to great lengths to meet the former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace.

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Cristiano Ronaldo playing football with a group of kids during Al-Nassr's pre-season tour of Japan. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
Source: Twitter

During Al-Nassr's last pre-season game against Benfica which ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat for the former, the match became even more memorable as two pitch invaders sought to share a special moment with the Portuguese phenom, per Sportsmanor.

Still on pre-season tour, this time in Japan, Ronaldo had the privilege of interacting with the club's fanbase, and one adorable moment captured on video and shared on Twitter, showcased the 38-year-old engaging in a friendly kickabout with a group of kids.

In the heart warming footage, the Portuguese phenom effortlessly combined his football artistry with the children, even scoring a goal in the process.

The sheer joy he experienced while playing with them was evident in the wholehearted celebrations that followed after he set up one of the kids to score.

Moments like these remind us of Cristiano's genuine love for the sport and his willingness to connect with his fans, especially the younger generation who look up to him with admiration and awe.

Here is the video:

Ronaldo speaks Japanese on tour

Meanwhile, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner showcased his versatility not only on the pitch but also off it, impressing everyone by speaking Japanese.

As part of the Al-Nassr's initiative to strengthen its bond with its fanbase, they utilized their star player CR7 to engage with the media and numerous supporters.

A viral video sighted by Sports Brief on Twitter captured the former Real Madrid forward speaking a few lines in the Asian language.

Ronaldo grants fan's wish

Sports Brief also reported that the veteran, whose time on the pitch spanned 84 minutes, had a heart-melting moment with a young fan who dashed onto the field from the stands to request an autograph.

It is believed the pitch invader asked the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to sign his shoes.

In a video currently circulating on Twitter, Ronaldo obliged the fan with his autograph and many social media users have commended the Al-Nassr captain for his heartfelt actions and for his continued goodwill towards fans in the past.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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