Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Iranian fans after 'special visit' for Asian Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo has shown his gratitude to Iranian football fans after the Al Nassr captain made a winning start to his Asian Champions League career.

Ronaldo, one of the most popular footballers in the world, was the centre of attention during his short stay in Tehran, where Nassr began their Group E bid with a 2-0 victory at Persepolis on Tuesday night.

There may have been no supporters in the almost 100,000-capacity Azadi Stadium – Persepolis fans were serving a one-game Asian Football Confederation ban dating back to 2021 – but Ronaldo was given the superstar treatment from the moment Nassr touched down in the Iranian capital.

Great to get the win today!
A very special thank you to the fans and to all the Iranian people who have made this visit so special for us.
Such an incredibly warm welcome!