Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61m private jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Madrid after US Embassy in Riyadh attacked
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The Iran-USA-Israel war has seen Middle Eastern countries being bombed.
In the middle of the night, Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 million private plane departed Saudi Arabia, suggesting that the football star might be escaping the ongoing, intensifying war.
As the conflict enters its fourth day, Iranian bombs have hit Riyadh, where Ronaldo, 41, resides with partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children.
Two drones attacked the US embassy in the Saudi capital overnight, while Iranian state television said that a command and staff headquarters in Bahrain had also been destroyed.
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Did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Saudi Arabia for safety reasons?
Numerous foreigners are escaping the Middle East, and information about Cristiano Ronaldo’s flight to Madrid surfaced online. The Bombardier Global Express aircraft completed the nearly seven-hour flight to the Spanish capital, according to a flight tracker.
The opulent private plane arrived at around 1:00 am after taking off at 8:00 pm. The route taken by Ronaldo’s aircraft, which flew over Egypt and the Mediterranean before arriving in Spain, is depicted by Flightradar24.
Due to safety concerns, the US State Department had advised Americans to evacuate more than a dozen Middle Eastern nations.
Thousands of foreigners were frantically attempting to flee the conflict zone as anyone east of Egypt was ordered to leave, and numerous flights headed for Riyadh overnight were observed turning back.
Cristiano Ronaldo spent an astounding £61 million for a brand-new Bombardier Global Express 6500 plane in 2024 after selling the Gulfstream G200 he had bought for £16 million in 2015.
The all-black model can accommodate up to 15 people and includes several rooms, including a suite with a double bed, a separate shower area, and a seating space with tables and sofas.
Why did Cristiano Ronaldo fly to Madrid from Saudi?
Reports state that for safety reasons, the striker flew to Madrid.
On which aircraft did Ronaldo leave?
He left on his Bombardier Global Express aircraft.
How much does Ronaldo’s private jet cost?
£61 million.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.