Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo was seen waving a scarf bearing the Saudi flag following Al Nassr’s victory in the AFC Champions League. The game had been postponed after a missile warning was issued in Riyadh.
The incident in the Saudi capital comes amid ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters, who have recently targeted infrastructure including the international airport.
How do players even focus on the game after something like that? Mental toughness must be extreme.
Really puts things in perspective when sports continue amid such real danger nearby.
A bit jarring to see football celebrations right after a missile alert. Priorities, Ronaldo?
Hope everyone stayed safe during that warning. Incredible professionalism to finish the match and celebrate anyway.