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Web Release
5 days ago
- Sport
- Web Release
From Hosting the Saudi Super Cup to the Opening of the Cristiano Ronaldo CR7® LIFE Museum: Hong Kong Beckons Saudis and GCC Nationals as a Premier Destination for Sports and Travel Enthusiasts
This August, Hong Kong is set to take centre stage on the regional sports and tourism map as it hosts a landmark event drawing the attention of football fans across the Gulf and beyond: the Saudi Super Cup, taking place in the city and in Asia for the very first time, from 19 to 23 August 2025. Enhancing the experience for Saudi fans and visitors from the region is the recent grand opening of the Cristiano Ronaldo CR7® LIFE Museum, adding an exciting new sporting and cultural element to their stay and further reinforcing Hong Kong's appeal as a premier destination for sports and travel enthusiasts from the Gulf and beyond. The CR7® LIFE Museum opened its doors last month in Hong Kong to an enthusiastic crowd of Ronaldo supporters and football lovers. Offering an immersive, world-class experience, the exhibition takes visitors on a compelling journey through the defining moments of Ronaldo's life and career—from his humble beginnings in Madeira to his ascent as one of football's all-time greats. The Saudi Super Cup featuring four of Saudi Arabia's top football clubs marks a significant step in the championship's global expansion strategy, aimed at increasing the international visibility of Saudi football and fostering cross-cultural and sporting ties with major global cities. Adding to the excitement, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to take to the pitch with Al-Nassr FC, alongside some of the biggest names in the Saudi Pro League. His presence is expected to draw thousands of fans, making Hong Kong this month an unmissable destination for football enthusiasts from across the Gulf and the wider Middle East. Hosting the Saudi Super Cup marks a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's tourism strategy, arriving at a time of growing interest and increasing visitor numbers from the MENA region. More than just a sporting milestone, it reinforces Hong Kong's position as a leading destination for sports tourism while showcasing the city's rich cultural and entertainment landscape. Crucially, it also serves as a strategic platform to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region, fostering meaningful, long-term exchange in both sport, tourism, and culture. The Hong Kong Tourism Board is playing a key role to ensure that all visitors from the Gulf can enjoy the exciting attractions that the city has to offer with peace of mind. In addition to the football related events that will no doubt be a major draw card for visitors from the Gulf to Hong Kong this month, visitors can use the opportunity to enjoy Hong Kong's world class theme parks and family attractions, cultural experiences, exciting shopping and world-renowned cuisine. To this end Hong Kong Tourism Board has developed a website and listing of Halal-friendly and Halal certified restaurants. For further information visit: Muslim Travel | Hong Kong Tourism Board
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cristiano Ronaldo raises eyebrows for jokingly calling lookalike fan ‘ugly'
Cristiano Ronaldo has raised eyebrows for playfully mocking a fan who looked like him. The 40-year-old professional soccer star approached a fan while on the field Friday, before his team Al-Nassr FC's match against Al Shabab FC. His club is also a part of the Saudi Pro League, which often plays in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In the now viral clip on X, captured by someone in the stands, a fan who looked like Ronaldo was smiling and wearing a Portugal shirt — representing the national team that the athlete's been playing for since 2003. The guest also had gel in his hair, which it was parted to the side, just like the soccer star. However, as Ronaldo made his way toward the fan, he mocked him for his appearance. 'Bro, you don't look like me,' he said, before the fan still responded: 'You are the best!' Ronaldo continued his bit, saying: 'You are very ugly!' with a smile on his face. He then ran back toward the middle of the field. "You don't look like me, you're very ugly" Cristiano Ronaldo randomly cooked his 'lookalike' — Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 7, 2025 The fan continued to take the situation in his stride, as he smiled and held his thumbs up. He once again told Ronaldo: 'You are the best bro!' The athlete then made his way back over and gave a thumbs up to the fan. On X, some fans have criticized Ronaldo for making that joke about his lookalike. 'That was actually very rude of him,' one tweeted, while another claimed: 'If any of y'all's fav artists did this, they would get canceled.' 'Now how do we defend this,' a third tweeted. However, other fans didn't hesitate to defend Ronaldo, as they said it was clear to them that he was joking. 'You can literally see his smile before turning away, idk why people take this s*** seriously,' one wrote on X. Another wrote about the bit: 'That was actually funny.' So far, the Portugal superstar has given no indication that he'll be retiring anytime soon, as he continues to represent his country as well as playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. However, in February, he did share a career move he eventually wants to make, and it is not coaching or managing. 'It doesn't make a lot of sense to be director of a club. If I can be a club owner, why would I be a manager, sporting director or CEO?' he told Portuguese television station Canal 11. 'That is a dream of mine and I am sure I'll be a club owner. And I'll tell you more. I hope to have not just one club, but several clubs.' Ronaldo is also a father, as he and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, share an eight-year-old daughter, Alana. When they revealed in 2022 that their second daughter, Bella, two, had been born, they also shared that the then-newborn's twin brother, Angel, had died. 'It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,' they wrote on Instagram at the time. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.' Ronaldo also has three other children – 14-year-old Cristiano Jr and seven-year-old twins Eva Maria and Mateo – from previous relationships.
The Independent
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Cristiano Ronaldo raises eyebrows for jokingly calling lookalike fan ‘ugly'
Cristiano Ronaldo has raised eyebrows for playfully mocking a fan who looked like him. The 40-year-old professional soccer star approached a fan while on the field Friday, before his team Al-Nassr FC's match against Al Shabab FC. His club is also a part of the Saudi Pro League, which often plays in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In the now viral clip on X, captured by someone in the stands, a fan who looked like Ronaldo was smiling and wearing a Portugal shirt — representing the national team that the athlete's been playing for since 2003. The guest also had gel in his hair, which it was parted to the side, just like the soccer star. However, as Ronaldo made his way toward the fan, he mocked him for his appearance. 'Bro, you don't look like me,' he said, before the fan still responded: 'You are the best!' Ronaldo continued his bit, saying: 'You are very ugly!' with a smile on his face. He then ran back toward the middle of the field. The fan continued to take the situation in his stride, as he smiled and held his thumbs up. He once again told Ronaldo: 'You are the best bro!' The athlete then made his way back over and gave a thumbs up to the fan. On X, some fans have criticized Ronaldo for making that joke about his lookalike. 'That was actually very rude of him,' one tweeted, while another claimed: 'If any of y'all's fav artists did this, they would get canceled.' 'Now how do we defend this,' a third tweeted. However, other fans didn't hesitate to defend Ronaldo, as they said it was clear to them that he was joking. 'You can literally see his smile before turning away, idk why people take this s*** seriously,' one wrote on X. Another wrote about the bit: 'That was actually funny.' So far, the Portugal superstar has given no indication that he'll be retiring anytime soon, as he continues to represent his country as well as playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. However, in February, he did share a career move he eventually wants to make, and it is not coaching or managing. 'It doesn't make a lot of sense to be director of a club. If I can be a club owner, why would I be a manager, sporting director or CEO?' he told Portuguese television station Canal 11. 'That is a dream of mine and I am sure I'll be a club owner. And I'll tell you more. I hope to have not just one club, but several clubs.' Ronaldo is also a father, as he and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, share an eight-year-old daughter, Alana. When they revealed in 2022 that their second daughter, Bella, two, had been born, they also shared that the then-newborn's twin brother, Angel, had died. 'It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,' they wrote on Instagram at the time. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.' Ronaldo also has three other children – 14-year-old Cristiano Jr and seven-year-old twins Eva Maria and Mateo – from previous relationships.
Al Bawaba
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Georgina Rodríguez in Hijab having Ramadan Iftar with Ronaldo
ALBAWABA - A photo of Georgina Rodríguez and her partner Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo enjoying an Iftar, the first meal Muslims have during Ramadan fasting, has circulated on social media. Many shared the photo without recognizing it was created via artificial intelligence (AI) as they thought Ronaldo, who plays with the Saudi Al-Nassr FC, is marking Ramadan along with his colleagues as he knows lives in Saudi Arabia along with Rodríguez and their kids. Argentine-Spanish model, Georgina Rodríguez, was seen in the photo wearing a grey hijab next to Ronaldo who was wearing white Thawb while a feast is seen behind the couple. #النصر_الاستقلال #كريستيانو_رونالدو @Cristiano 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 الاسطوره كريستيانو رنالدو وزوجته جورجينا في احدث ظهور لهم وخلفهم سفره رمضان الله يشرح صدورهم للاسلام 💛🙏🏻 — عبدالرحمن العنـزي (@llalanzi1) March 2, 2025 While others allegedly claimed Ronaldo has converted to Islam. In fact, this is not the first time such rumors emerge on the Portuguese footballer. Earlier, many claimed that he became Muslim just because he accepted to play for a Saudi team.
