Ronaldo Turns Hong Kong into an Open Audience Stage Before the Saudi Super Cup Final

Large crowds flocked to the vicinity of the "Regent" hotel in Hong Kong, where the Saudi Al-Nassr team is staying in preparation for the Super Cup final, to catch a glimpse of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo and seize the moment of being close to him.

Neither the heat of the sun nor the long hours of waiting deterred fans from being present in front of the hotel, as the external entrance turned into a daily scene filled with crowds, amidst cheers and applause every time Ronaldo waved his hand from inside the bus or while entering and exiting.

Among the notable stories was the presence of Bruno, a Portuguese resident of Macau, who traveled for an hour with his son carrying the jersey of their national team, confirming that he came specifically for Ronaldo after waiting for more than six hours around the hotel.

A young Chinese woman named "Kin" also chose to stay at the same hotel to closely follow her favorite star, while another young man confirmed that he and his father visited the place for two consecutive days, just hoping to see the captain of the "global" team.

The fans divided into four main points around the hotel: inside the lobby to watch the star's movements, in front of the main entrance holding Al-Nassr jerseys and Portuguese flags, next to the players' private exit, and in a restaurant on the upper floor, where some paid large amounts to have breakfast there in hopes of an exceptional encounter with "the Don".

Despite the hardship, the fans continued to chant his name and raise his pictures and jerseys, in a scene that reflects the overwhelming popularity of Ronaldo, whose legacy is not limited to his career with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, but is also embodied in the nearby "CR Live Museum" that documents his global football journey.

The waiting lines in front of the hotel have become a daily mark in Hong Kong, where football fans live in hopes of getting a close moment with their favorite legend before the anticipated match that brings Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli together in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday evening.