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The fake reports spreading on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had suddenly left Saudi Arabia, often with his family, and flown back to Madrid on his private jet. These rumors emerged amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically mentioning Iranian attacks, drone strikes, or bombings near Riyadh, including near the US embassy or his residence area.
Did Ronaldo really fly from Saudi Arabia to Madrid amid Middle East tensions?
No, Cristiano Ronaldo did not fly from Saudi Arabia due to the Middle East tensions. Reliable sources, including top football journalist Fabrizio Romano, have explicitly debunked these claims as fake news. The Italian journalist wrote:
“It’s a fake news as Cristiano is now doing threatment at Al Nassr training ground after issues in last game.”
Ronaldo remains in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is recovering from a muscle injury that he sustained in Al-Nassr's recent match, at the club's training facility, with no evidence that he or his family boarded any flight. The rumors originated from flight tracking data showing Ronaldo's private jet departing Riyadh around March 2, 2026, and heading to Madrid.
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