Tehran, Iran – September 18, 2023 – Iranian football fans welcomed the arrival of the Al Nassr Saudi Arabian football team in Tehran on Monday with open arms. The team is scheduled to play against Persepolis in the first round of the AFC Champions League group stage on Tuesday.
Ronaldo arrives in Tehran with the Al-Nasr team delegation-Image Source: Yallakora
Fans gathered at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport to catch a glimpse of the team’s star player, Cristiano Ronaldo. They also chanted his name and waved Portuguese flags.
The fans’ excitement was not limited to the airport. They also gathered outside the team’s hotel, holding up signs and banners welcoming Ronaldo and his teammates.
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One sign read “Welcome to Iran, Ronaldo” in English and Persian. Another sign featured images of Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and Marin Brozovic, the three star players of Al Nassr.
The fans’ enthusiasm is a testament to Ronaldo’s global appeal. He is one of the most popular athletes in the world, and his arrival in Iran has generated a great deal of excitement.
The match between Al Nassr and Persepolis is expected to be a close one. Both teams are strong, and they will be looking to get off to a winning start in the group stage.
