Watched by 1.3 Million Netizens, See Cristiano Ronaldo's Viral Video Saying Salam in Arabic

Dream - Football player Cristiano Ronaldo is starting to adapt to the customs of Saudi Arabian society. Joining the Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr, the player with the number 7 jersey knows how to greet someone as is usually done by Saudi citizens.

In a video uploaded by the club's official Twitter account Twitter/X @AlNassrFC_EN on Friday, August 25, 2023, the figure of the football player known as CR7 can be seen practicing with his teammates.

Initially, the video highlighted Ronaldo entering the room. Facing the camera, the man who is familiarly called CR7 threw a smile and raised his thumb in a gesture.

As he approached the club's content team who recorded his actions, the Portuguese player suddenly greeted in the Saudi manner.

He said Salam Alaikum while continuing to walk towards the field. “Salam Alaikum,” he said with a smile.

As known, Assalamualaikum is a greeting for Muslims. It is not only used as a greeting, but also as a prayer for fellow Muslims when they meet in a place.

That moment went viral on social media and received various responses from netizens who replied to his tweet.

“King of football,” wrote the account @ekhatorofficial.

“Wa laikum asalam,” wrote the account @HkhanPm.

“Jummah Mubarak @Cristiano,” wrote the account @@SRKsDuggu.

Salam Alaikum 🤩 pic.twitter.com/xGhN51WrZP

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 24, 2023

Portrait of Cristiano Ronaldo Wearing White Gamis and Holding a Sword

Dream - Saudi Arabia has just celebrated the Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently a member of one of the biggest football clubs in Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr, did not miss the opportunity to celebrate the moment.

Through his personal Instagram account, Ronaldo shared a video of the moment celebrating the Saudi Kingdom Day with his teammates.

Usually, Ronaldo is seen eccentrically wearing a jersey during matches. But in that moment, he looked handsome wearing a white gamis and carrying a sword.

Together with Anderson Talisca, he sat while holding a small glass of drink. 

Wearing a plain white gamis, both posed laughing as if they were celebrating the anniversary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In an Instagram Story, he also uploaded a photo of himself with a pose raising his thumb.

Certainly, the appearance of the green football field star on this occasion is very different from usual. No wonder his appearance has become the center of attention for anyone who sees it, especially his fans.

Then, he also took a photo together with other club members while wearing a green flag around his shoulders.

Not only that, he also held a sword resting on his chest.

In his Instagram post, he mentioned that celebrating the establishment day of Saudi Arabia is a special experience for him.

“Happy Founding Day of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, It's a special experience to participate in the celebration at @alnassr_fc!,” he wrote in the video caption.