Cristiano Ronaldo's Fan Walks 1,200km To Fulfill Dream Of Meeting, Getting Footballer's Autograph
- Civin KP has accomplished one of his biggest dreams in life: to meet and greet football star Cristiano Ronaldo
- But the milestone did not come easily as he had to trek 1,200 kilometres from Dubai to Riyadh through the terrain and harsh weather
- A heartwarming video captured the moment the Al Nassr superstar stopped his car to autograph Civin's replica jersey
An Indian fan of Cristiano Ronaldo named Civin KP hit the headlines after he trekked from Dubai to Riyadh to fulfil his dream of meeting the Al Nassr superstar.
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The Peninsula reports that the Dubai resident and football enthusiast started his journey on March 6, 2024.
Happiest moment ever for Civin
Civin covered approximately 1,200km over 36 days, braving the treacherous terrain and unforgiving weather on a challenging adventure to meet his idol.
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When he reached the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Civin went to Al Awal Park, the home stadium of Al Nassr football club, where the team trains.
His persistence paid off when he successfully met Ronaldo, who stopped for a few seconds to greet and autograph his jersey.
A video captured the moment the Portuguese legend stopped his Bentley and signed Civin's replica jersey, which he captioned, "The happiest ever."
Anything for Cristiano Ronaldo
Reflecting on his experience, Civin explained that making the long journey showed his love and respect for the footballer.
"Meeting him for just two seconds and getting his signature was a life moment for me," the excited fan said.
In recognition of his dedication to the team's star player, Al Nassr officials hosted Civin and gifted him a hamper as a token of appreciation.
An overjoyed Civin shared a photo of himself posing with the gift hamper, expressing his happiness at the developments.
"Really a proud moment for my lifetime. Thank you, Al Nassr Club management for this appreciation. Hopefully, waiting for more," he wrote.
"You deserve it": Seidu Rafiwu delighted as he got GH¢10k as a reward for his walk-a-thon
YEN.com.gh reported that the MP for Techiman South gifted Seidu Rafiwu money after he ended his walking marathon.
He commended Seidu Rafiwu for embarking on the marathon and also thanked the National Ambulance Service for the support.
Many people who commented on the post commended Seidu Rafiwu and also thanked the MP for the act.
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