Cristiano Ronaldo, the 36-year-old star of Manchester United, participated in a discussion session during his visit to the Health and Fitness Week at "Expo Dubai 2020". Ronaldo made a striking entrance as he appeared on stage, which was filled with enthusiastic fans, using an elevator that brought the entire circular stage up from underground to the center of the audience.
During the session, Ronaldo was accompanied by the all-time top scorer trophy in football, presented by "Globe Soccer" in partnership with the Dubai International Sports Conference. He won this award last month but was unable to attend the ceremony due to his commitments with his team in a Premier League match, which led to his agent Jorge Mendes receiving the award on his behalf.
Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to the audience present at Al Wasl Plaza, reiterating his love for Dubai and its people. He emphasized his commitment to visit Dubai annually, sharing the joy he and his family experience from those visits.
He praised the Expo, stating that Dubai always excels in significant events and encouraged everyone to visit the exhibition and benefit from the cultural diversity present in Dubai. Ronaldo also delivered a message to fans, particularly children, to prioritize their health and heed their parents' advice, affirming that his dedication to his body is the secret to his continued success on the field.
Ronaldo advised children to enjoy life and not be permanently tethered to technology, acknowledging that while technology serves societies, there are aspects of life that everyone should embrace and enjoy.
He took a series of "selfies" with his fans against the backdrop of the stage before bidding them farewell while meeting children who got his autograph on their Manchester United shirts.
Ronaldo arrived in Dubai with his Manchester United team for a training and recreational camp and was seen in several moments on the beaches of Dubai with his family. During his time in Dubai, he also met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.
