'Ronaldo genuinely wants to convert to Islam' - Ex- teammate

Abdullah revealed that the Portuguese superstar has shown a keen interest in Islamic culture and practices since his move to Saudi Arabia.

Former Al-Nassr goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah has fueled speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo may be considering converting to Islam.

In a recent interview with Morocco World News, Abdullah revealed that the Portuguese superstar has shown a keen interest in Islamic culture and practices since his move to Saudi Arabia.

The former goalkeeper cited instances of Ronaldo pausing training sessions for prayer and even prostrating on the field after scoring goals.

"Ronaldo genuinely wants to convert to Islam," Abdullah claimed.

He continued, "I spoke to him about it, and he expressed interest. He has already prostrated on the field after scoring, and he always encourages the players to pray and follow Islamic religious practices."

Abdullah further explained that Ronaldo's respect for Islamic customs extends beyond mere observance. He has actively sought to understand the culture and has shown kindness and humility towards his Muslim teammates.

"When the call to prayer sounds during training, Ronaldo asks the coach to pause the session until it's finished. He has a lot of respect for Islam and its practices," Abdullah said.

While Ronaldo's potential conversion has sparked discussions, Abdullah emphasised the player's dedication and discipline, regardless of his religious beliefs.

"He is an extremely disciplined and dedicated player, and it's this discipline that has brought him to this position," he added.