In a surprising revelation, former Al Nassr Saudi goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah shared that football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo expressed interest in converting to Islam. Abdullah, who played alongside Ronaldo at the Riyadh-based club, said in an interview that he had a personal conversation with the Portuguese forward about religion, and the player showed genuine curiosity.
“I really think Ronaldo wants to convert to Islam,” said Abdullah. “We talked about it, and he seemed very open and interested in learning more about the faith.”
Abdullah emphasized that Ronaldo had asked questions and appeared eager to understand the values and beliefs of Islam. His openness to the discussion has sparked speculation about the possibility of a future spiritual transformation.
Ronaldo, who has been playing in Saudi Arabia since 2023, has often been seen embracing the local culture, including sharing moments during Ramadan and respecting Islamic traditions. This latest revelation adds to the intrigue surrounding the football icon’s relationship with the Saudi Arabian culture and the possibility of him adopting Islam in the future.
