Cristiano Ronaldo and Elon Musk exchanged words on social media after Al Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League.
The win, which saw Ronaldo score twice, caught the attention of Musk, who wasted no time in offering his congratulations.
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After the match, Ronaldo, 39, took to X to share images from his team’s triumph, writing: “Big win tonight!”
The post quickly garnered attention, racking up over 68 million views.
Musk, a frequent user of the platform and the owner of X, responded with a brief but warm: “Congrats!”
However, Ronaldo’s response was far from typical.
Nearly 20 hours later, he replied to Musk with a playful remark: “@elonmusk … Glad your eyes have time for good ‘soccer’.”
The message, which included a flexing biceps emoji and a grinning face emoji, seemed to reflect Ronaldo’s lighthearted approach to the exchange.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr side had been under pressure after their recent loss to Al Qadisiyah in the Saudi Pro League, a setback that ended their unbeaten domestic record this season.
Despite the challenges, this victory in the AFC Champions League secured their spot in the knockout stages with three games to spare, offering a much-needed morale boost for the team.
Al Nassr currently sits third in the Saudi Pro League, six points behind leaders Al Hilal.
While their domestic form has been inconsistent, the Champions League result stands as a reminder of their potential.
Ronaldo, in particular, has been a key figure for the team, as shown by his two goals in the win.
Musk’s quick response to Ronaldo’s post comes shortly after a controversial weekend on X, where the billionaire made headlines for mocking MSNBC and joking about potentially buying the channel.
While Musk’s posts often blur the line between jest and serious commentary, his exchange with Ronaldo stood out as a rare moment of light-hearted interaction on the platform.
