Football in Saudi Arabia has grown significantly during the past two years. Everything started when Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese superstar, was signed by Al Nassr. Attracted by lucrative deals, several European football players joined the Saudi league in the next seasons.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in the Saudi Pro League in an effort to attract attention from across the globe. To reveal the trophy, they also signed WWE icon The Undertaker specifically for the Riyadh Season Cup 2024.
Ronaldo Astonished by the Arrival of the Undertaker
At Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium, the scene of the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al Nassr and Al Hilal, The Deadman made his renowned appearance. Both teams’ players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, were lined up for his arrival. The Undertaker emerged.
The Al Nassr Captain was also in awe of the WWE legend. Cristiano Ronaldo was smiling throughout the entrance. No one had imagined The Undertaker and Cristiano Ronaldo sharing the screen; it was indeed a crossover we didn’t expect.
However, this isn’t The Undertaker’s first visit to Saudi Arabia. The country has been hosting WWE events since 2018, and The Undertaker had been here before as well. Although the 58-year-old wrestler retired from WWE in 2020.
Speaking of the Riyadh Season Cup game, Al Nassr suffered a 2-0 defeat against their arch-rival Al Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo made his return through this match after missing Al Nassr’s previous game against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. In that encounter, Al Nassr thrashed the Miami-based club by 6-0.
However, Ronaldo’s side remained goalless in the decisive game. Despite Ronaldo’s presence on the field for the full 90 minutes, they couldn’t find the back of the net. With this victory, Al Hilal clinched the Riyadh Season Cup 2024.
