Footage Shows Cristiano Ronaldo Speaking Chinese As Al Nassr Announce Tour in China: Video

Footage Shows Cristiano Ronaldo Speaking Chinese As Al Nassr Announce Tour in China: Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at December 22, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo wowed fans as he spoke 'impressive' Chinese
  • The 38-year-old will join Al-Nassr's team in a visit to the country
  • The Knights of Najd will take on Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang

Al-Nassr made a splash with their announcement of a 2024 tour in China, marked by a promotional video where Cristiano Ronaldo showed his grasp of Chinese.

During the FIFA international break in January, the Knights of Najd are scheduled to engage in two friendly matches in the East Asian nation.

Cristiano Ronaldo impressed fans as he spoke Chinese during the announcement of Al-Nassr's next tour.
Cristiano Ronaldo impressed fans as he spoke Chinese during the announcement of Al-Nassr's next tour. Photos by Yasser Bakhsh and Zhao Ming/VCG.
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Al-Nassr to tour China in 2024

As per Arab News, Ronaldo and his teammates are set to embark on their journey to China on January 19 for a 10-day trip featuring two matches.

Their first game is against Shanghai Shenhua on January 24 at the Shenzhen Stadium, followed by a clash against Zhejiang on January 28 at the same venue.

After these games, the team will return to Riyadh to resume their Saudi Pro League commitments.

Before their trip, Al-Nassr aims to narrow the gap with league leaders, Al-Hilal, against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq on December 22, per Sofascore, before closing out the 2023 SPL campaign with a match against Al-Taawoun on December 30.

Ronaldo speaks impressive Chinese

In anticipation of the tour, the Riyadh-based club shared its plans in a promotional video posted on its official social media channels.

Notable first-team players like Anderson Talisca, Otavio, and Marcelo Brozovic all expressed enthusiasm for the forthcoming China tour.

However, Ronaldo's fluent delivery of Chinese captivated fans' attention and hearts, making waves across social media platforms.

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Sports Brief also previously reported that Liverpool icon, Jordan Henderson recently discussed his move to the Saudi Pro League, shedding light on transitioning from European football to the Middle East.

Recounting his experience, Henderson candidly shared insights, notably highlighting Ronaldo's influential role in Saudi Arabia's football scene that sparked a surge of high-profile players leaving their mark.

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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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