Cristiano Ronaldo's Rs 750 Crore Private Plane Leaves Saudi Arabia Amid War. But Was He Inside?
Cristiano Ronald's private jet has reportedly left Saudi Arabia following drone attacks on the US embassy in Riyadh amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- Cristiano Ronaldo left Saudi Arabia on his private jet amid Middle East tensions
- Drone strikes targeted the US embassy in Riyadh, causing multiple explosions
- Ronaldo and family reportedly moved to a secure location in Europe from the Saudi capital
Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's private plane flew out of Saudi Arabia after a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions saw drone strikes target the US embassy in Riyadh. The Al Nassr superstar, 41, and his family are understandably concernedafter the Saudi capital was rocked by explosions. While his private plane, costing Rs 750 crore, is confirmed to have flown from Riyadh to Europe, it isn't yet known if the record goalscorer was in it. The development comes amid a widening conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has sparked global concerns for the safety of high-profile international athletes based in the region. Much like Ronaldo, global football superstars like Radio Mane, Joe Felix, Karim Benzema, etc. play football in the Saudi Pro League.
The update of Ronaldo's private plane leaving the country came cafter multiple loud explosions in Riyadh were heard on February 28, following a barrage of strikes. While Saudi air defences successfully intercepted several incoming threats, serious safety concerns still remain.
As per reports, Iran has directly targeted the US embassy in Riyadh. Ronaldo, who serves as a global ambassador for Saudi football, has been living in Riyadh since joining Al Nassr in 2023.
Ronaldo's plane, according to The Sun, is a Gulfstream G650, a private jet valued at approximately GBP 67 million (roughly Rs 750 crore). The aircraft, often described as a "flying mansion," is one of the most sophisticated private planes in the world, capable of carrying 19 passengers and flying non-stop for over 7,000 miles.
Saudi Pro League in Limbo
The potential exit of the league's biggest star puts the future of the Saudi Pro League season in serious doubt. Fixtures for Al Nassr, as well as rivals Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, have already been postponed following the strikes.
Other high-profile stars, including Benzema, are also reportedly monitoring the situation closely. While Saudi officials have maintained that the capital is now secure, the alleged departure of the world's most famous athlete sends a worrying signal regarding the stability of the region's sports project.
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