The global football star expressed his passion for the Red Sea, noting that he always visits the Saudi coastal areas along it with his family whenever time permits, expressing his admiration for all the Saudi regions he has visited so far.

During an exclusive interview, he discussed how he spends his time in Riyadh outside of training hours, pointing out that he enjoys the local atmosphere and customs and is keen to discover the details of daily life in the Saudi capital.

The Portuguese star also highlighted the hair transplant clinic he opened in Riyadh, noting the growth of the business market in the Kingdom and confirming his desire to launch more investment projects in Saudi Arabia in the near future.

It is mentioned that the football star was received for an exclusive interview as part of a program’s series of special meetings with the world’s most prominent stars.

In December 2022, the Saudi Al-Nassr club officially announced the signing of the Portuguese star, who has played for Spain’s Real Madrid, England’s Manchester United, and Italy’s Juventus.

Red Sea

The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. It has served as a critical trade route since ancient Egyptian times and is historically significant for the biblical story of the Exodus. Today, it is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and as a major destination for marine tourism.

Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, serving as the nation’s political and administrative center. Historically a walled oasis town, it was the historic seat of the Al Saud dynasty and became the capital in 1932 after Abdulaziz Al Saud captured it and unified the regions to form the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern nation with a deeply rooted history as the birthplace of Islam, home to its two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. For centuries, it was a land of ancient trade routes and nomadic tribes, eventually unified under the Al Saud dynasty in 1932. The country’s modern identity and global significance are profoundly shaped by its vast reserves of petroleum, discovered in the 1930s.

Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1955. The club is one of the most successful in Saudi football, having won numerous domestic league titles and cups. Its name, “Al-Nassr,” translates to “victory” in Arabic, reflecting its competitive ambitions.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and widely supported football clubs, renowned for its record number of European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles. The club has a storied history, with legendary players and a home stadium, the Santiago Bernabéu, that is an iconic landmark.

Manchester United

Manchester United is a globally renowned English professional football club based in Old Trafford, Manchester. Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, it was renamed Manchester United in 1902 and has since become one of the world’s most successful and widely supported football teams. The club’s storied history includes legendary managers like Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, and it is famous for its historic treble win in 1999.

Juventus

Juventus is an Italian professional football club based in Turin, founded in 1897. It is one of the most successful and storied clubs in the world, holding the record for the most Serie A titles in Italy. The club’s history is defined by legendary players and a period of dominance in the 2010s, playing its home matches at the Allianz Stadium.