Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario Meet at Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Bout

• Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo met at the Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou fight
• The two football icons embraced before watching the 10-round non-title fight
• Several other stars were in attendance, including Lius Figo and Mike Tyson

Tyson Fury claimed a controversial split decision win over ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a non-title bout in Saudi Arabia. Fury claimed a controversial split decision.

The fight was graced by stars in music, combat sports, football and other fields. The fight also saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazil icon Ronaldo Nazario meet.

The two football legends have rarely been seen together, but the fight in the Middle East was a perfect spot for the two players who share the surname.

The Brazilian Ronaldo is always referred to as the "original Ronaldo" who made his name in Europe for Real Madrid and Inter Milan. He led Brazil to their last World Cup trophy in 2002. He retired in 2011.

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Before the fight, Ronaldo Nazario was ringside as the Al-Nassr striker arrived at the venue with his partner Georgina Rodriguez. The two warmly embraced before Cristiano walked away. Both got to enjoy an entertaining 10-round boxing fight.

Several other stars were in attendance, namely music stars Kanye West and Eminem. UFC stars Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, and boxing stars Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes.

Other football stars at the event were Rio Ferdinand and Luis Figo, per ESPN.

Ronaldo Nazario, Figo visit Al-Nassr

On Saturday, October 28, Ronaldo Nazario and Portuguese legend Luis Figo visited Al-Nassr.

The two were hosted by the team's officials and went on a tour of the club's facilities. The two icons were given jerseys with their names.

Ronaldo and Al-Nassr have started the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season excellently. Their win on Saturday against Al-Fayha saw them move to second in the table with 25 points, four behind leaders Al-Hilal.

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Ronaldo becoming face of Saudi Arabian sports

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo is fast becoming the face of the Saudi Arabian sporting scene after once again being used as the key figure to promote the country’s Esports World Cup.

The Al Nassr star met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman while he sat on a panel for the launch of the first Esports World Cup in 2024 alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino.