Did Ronaldo urgently depart from Saudi Arabia overnight?

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have exited Saudi Arabia using his personal aircraft, amid a state of heightened tension in the Middle East.

According to sources from Daily Mail, Cristiano Ronaldo's £61 million private jet recently left Saudi Arabia overnight, amidst escalating political conflicts. The report also states it is currently unclear whether Ronaldo and his family were aboard this flight.

The capital Riyadh, where Ronaldo lives with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and their five children, has faced dangerous attacks as the regional situation grows increasingly complex. Social media has circulated information about Ronaldo's private jet heading to Madrid. Flight tracking data indicates the Bombardier Global Express undertook a journey of nearly seven hours to the Spanish capital, departing at 8 PM and landing around 1 AM. According to Flightradar24, the aircraft flew over Egypt and the Mediterranean before arriving in Spain.

In 2024, Ronaldo sold his Gulfstream G200, purchased in 2015 for £16 million, and spent £61 million to acquire a new Bombardier Global Express 6500. This luxurious black aircraft can carry up to 15 passengers and features separate compartments including a seating area with tables and a sofa, a bedroom with a double bed, and a private bathroom. The entire interior is personalized with Ronaldo's logo and his iconic goal celebration imagery.

Just last week, Georgina Rodriguez used this jet for a trip to Milan and shared images with her 72 million Instagram followers.

Currently, Ronaldo earns approximately £488,000 per day playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, but is dealing with an injury issue. The Portuguese superstar had to leave the pitch during a 3-1 victory over Al Fahya, raising concerns about the severity of the muscle injury, especially with the World Cup approaching.

Amid rising tensions, the AFC Champions League Two quarter-final match between Al Nassr and Al Wasl has been postponed.