Ronaldo departs Saudi Arabia for Madrid amid regional unrest
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, has left Saudi Arabia for Madrid after a series of strikes in the Middle East. The football star reportedly departed Riyadh late at night on his private jet, accompanied by his family. The move comes as tensions rise following US-Israeli military actions in Iran and drone attacks in Riyadh. The situation has caused concern for residents, including Ronaldo and his loved ones.
Match highlights
- Cristiano Ronaldo left Riyadh for Madrid on his private jet after recent regional strikes.
- The US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones, causing a limited fire and minor material damage.
- Flightradar24 tracked Ronaldo’s flight, which departed Riyadh at 8:00 pm and arrived in Madrid at almost 1:00 am.
- The move follows US-Israeli military strikes in Iran on February 28, 2026, which reportedly killed several Iranian leaders.
- Iranian state media confirmed early on March 1 that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed, leading to 40 days of mourning and a seven-day national holiday.
