Iran was swept up by 'Cristiano Ronaldo fever' as enthusiastic fans pursued Al-Nassr's team bus and thronged the club's hotel upon the superstar's arrival.
Huge crowds lined the streets and mobbed the bus, hoping to see the 38-year-old ahead of Tuesday's Asian Champions League tie with Persepolis.
This demonstrates that Ronaldo's popularity has expanded even further across Asia following his trailblazing move to Saudi Arabia in January of this year.
Moreover, the excitement has intensified with the arrival of other prominent figures such as Neymar Jr., Karim Benzema, and Aymeric Laporte during the summer transfer window.
In addition to Ronaldo, his club also welcomed Sadio Mane. It is worth noting that the former Liverpool ace has also seen his ex-teammates Roberto Firmino, Fabinho, and Jordan Henderson make the switch to Saudi Arabia.
Al-Nassr shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, showing fans rushing to catch a glimpse of the team bus.
Numerous individuals raised their phones eagerly, hoping to capture snapshots of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner through the bus's windows, AP News reports.
At this moment, Ronaldo is the top overseas sporting attraction in Iran, where football is the main game.

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