Ronaldo given hero’s welcome on visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

Ronaldo given hero’s welcome on visit to Expo 2020 Dubai
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was impressed by the expo. (WAM)
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Updated 30 January 2022
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Ronaldo given hero’s welcome on visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

Ronaldo given hero’s welcome on visit to Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Manchester United forward and Portuguese international discussed his journey as a football player
  • Ronaldo is believed to be spending the international break in Dubai with his family

DUBAI: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted by hundreds of fans during a visit to Expo 2020 Dubai for a Q&A session at the site’s Al-Wasl plaza, state news agency WAM reported.

The Manchester United forward and Portuguese international discussed his journey as a football player, and praised Dubai for being unique and different.

“Dubai always brings something to the table, unique and different,” he said.

Ronaldo is believed to be spending the international break in Dubai with his family, the WAM report said.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was impressed by the expo, according to local media.

He said: “It is unbelievably impressive. Bringing 192 nations with their culture and traditions under one roof is very exciting.”

Ronaldo advised fans to take care of their physical and mental health. “I am fit because I take care of my body. Do everything that makes your body and mind healthy,” he said.