Ronaldo’s Former Teammate Reveals The Player’s Deep Interest In Islam

Hera Shabbir

Waleed Abdullah, the ex-goalkeeper of Al-Nassr, just dropped some eye-opening insights about Cristiano Ronaldo and the buzz around his potential interest in Islam.

Speaking on a Saudi TV Show, Abdullah shared Ronaldo’s connection with Saudi culture and Islamic values

As revealed on Al-Hissa Al-Akhira, Abdullah shared, “Ronaldo really wants to convert to Islam. I’ve talked to him, and he’s shown real interest. He even prostrated on the field after scoring a goal and encourages his teammates to pray and follow Islamic practices,” .

Abdullah added that Ronaldo’s respect for local culture and Islam is about building a deeper bond with his Muslim teammates

The former Al Nassr goalkeeper shared that Ronaldo always makes sure his teammates get time to pray between training sessions, showing just how thoughtful and considerate he’s become since arriving in Saudi Arabia. Abdullah also shared a standout moment: “When Ronaldo prostrated after a goal, everyone on the field shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ together.”

Talk about team spirit and respect!

Seems like Ronaldo isn’t just a football icon—he’s also becoming a symbol of respect and integration in Saudi culture!

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