Cristiano Ronaldo shared his admiration for Saudi Arabia at the 2025 Tourism Summit in Riyadh, expressing that he now feels a deep connection to the Kingdom and considers himself Saudi. Having lived in Saudi Arabia for three years, the football superstar highlighted his appreciation for the nation’s passion for football, rapid growth in tourism, and ambitious Vision 2034 initiatives.
Ronaldo also emphasized his pride in supporting Saudi Arabia’s bid for the FIFA World Cup and praised the country’s ongoing development projects, reflecting his strong personal and professional ties to the Kingdom.