Cristiano Ronaldo had the pleasure of meeting Iranian artist Fatemeh Hamami, who gained international recognition for her viral portrait of the Al Nassr football stadium
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Iran for a home-and-away club match was met with a rapturous welcome from Iranian football fans. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was all smiles after receiving the thunderous welcome, but he also took the time to bring smiles to his special fans.
To Know More Visit: Just Dubai Social
One such fan was Fatemeh Hammami Nasrabadi, a 34-year-old artist who has been a die-hard Ronaldo fan since his days with Real Madrid. Despite facing 85% paralysis of her body, Nasrabadi creates stunning portraits using her feet.
When Ronaldo learned of Nasrabadi's work, he arranged to meet her in person. In a heartwarming video shared by AlNassrFC, Ronaldo is seen embracing Nasrabadi warmly and expressing his deep appreciation for her paintings. He also presented her with his own AlNassr No.7 jersey.
Another young fan who received Ronaldo's special attention was a boy who had gone viral after a video of him crying uncontrollably because he couldn't see his idol was spotted by the Saudi team. Al Nassr arranged for the boy to come to the team's hotel, where he got to spend some valuable time with Ronaldo.
Ronaldo also took the time to interact with his fans outside of the hotel. Supporterss invaded the team's hotel, chanting Ronaldo's name and carrying pictures of him. Al Nassr posted several photos of fans storming the street and following the team bus. Posters of Ronaldo with "Welcome" written in Arabic, English, and Farsi sprung up in the Iranian capital's main streets.
Ronaldo's heartwarming gestures in Iran are a testament to his character and his commitment to his fans. He is a true role model for athletes and people all over the world.
Ronaldo's winning debut in the Asian Champions League
Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night.
The Portuguese superstar was named captain for the match and he made his presence felt from the start. He had a number of chances to score in the first half, but he was unable to beat the Persepolis goalkeeper.
However, Ronaldo finally got his goal in the second half after being fouled in the penalty area. He stepped up and coolly converted the spot-kick to give Al Nassr a 1-0 lead.
Al Nassr doubled their lead in the 72nd minute through Brazilian midfielder Talisca. Ronaldo continued to push for more goals, but he was unable to find the net again.
Despite not scoring in the second half, Ronaldo was impressive throughout the match. He showed great skill and movement, and he was always a threat to the Persepolis defense.
Al Nassr's victory was a great start to their Asian Champions League campaign. They will now be looking to build on this result when they face Al Ittihad in their next match.
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Iran was met with a rapturous welcome from Iranian football fans. He took the time to bring smiles to his special fans, including an artist who creates stunning portraits using her feet, and a young boy who had gone viral after a video of him crying uncontrollably because he couldn't see his idol was spotted by the Saudi team.
Ronaldo also enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night.
Ronaldo's heartwarming gestures in Iran and his winning debut in the Asian Champions League are a testament to his character, his commitment to his fans, and his skills as a footballer.
For more Updates Follow us on Just Dubai Insta
Comments