Ronaldo has not fled Saudi Arabia, says Fabrizio

Reports circulating on international media claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo has left Saudi Arabia with his family are inaccurate, football journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals.

The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward is currently undergoing treatment at the club’s training ground following issues in the team’s last game. Contrary to claims by outlets including the Daily Mail, Ronaldo has not travelled to Madrid.

Romano tweeted:
“Reports on international media about Cristiano Ronaldo who left Saudi Arabia with his family are wide of mark. It’s a fake news as Cristiano is now doing treatment at Al Nassr training ground after issues in last game. Cristiano has not left Saudi to return to Madrid.”

Earlier reports had suggested that the football star departed Riyadh aboard his £61 million ($81 million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private jet. Some outlets also linked his alleged departure to regional security concerns.

Riyadh, like other Middle Eastern cities, has been under heightened alert following recent military escalations.