Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, following heightened tensions in the Middle East.
According to the UK-based Daily Mail, the 41-year-old forward departed Riyadh late at night aboard his Bombardier Global Express 6500 private jet. Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 was cited as confirming that the aircraft left Riyadh at about 8:00 p.m. and landed in Madrid shortly before 1:00 a.m., travelling over Egypt and the Mediterranean.
The reported departure comes after recent military developments in the region. The Saudi Ministry of Defence said a limited fire broke out at the United States Embassy in Riyadh after it was struck by two drones, adding that the incident caused minor material damage.
Iranian state media also reported strikes on facilities in Bahrain and confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following US-Israeli military operations in Iran on February 28, 2026. A period of national mourning was subsequently declared.
Ronaldo, who lives in Riyadh with his partner and children, has not publicly commented on the reported move. Al-Nassr has also not issued an official statement regarding his travel.
The situation in the region continues to develop, with diplomatic and security responses ongoing.
