Cristiano Ronaldo ‘leaves Middle East in middle of the night on private jet’ amid escalating conflict
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61million private aircraft departed Saudi Arabia during the night hours, suggesting the football icon may be escaping the intensifying military situation in the region.
The Saudi capital Riyadh, where the Portuguese star resides alongside partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children, has come under Iranian bombardment as hostilities continue into their fourth consecutive day.
Flight tracking data revealed the Bombardier Global Express aircraft completed a journey of nearly seven hours to reach Madrid.
According to Flightradar24, the luxury jet left at 8:00pm and touched down in the Spanish capital close to 1:00am, having travelled via Egypt and across the Mediterranean Sea.
The conflict has now entered its fourth day, with the US embassy in Riyadh struck by two drones during overnight attacks.
Iranian state media has also claimed responsibility for destroying a command and staff facility in Bahrain.
Across the Middle East, foreign nationals are departing en masse as the security situation deteriorates rapidly.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61million private aircraft departed Saudi Arabia during the night hours, suggesting the football icon may be escaping the intensifying military situation in the region
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Details of Ronaldo’s aircraft making the trip to the Spanish capital emerged through online flight tracking services, adding the footballer to the growing list of high-profile figures leaving the region.
Thousands of expatriates and international residents are scrambling to secure passage out of areas affected by the escalating hostilities.
The US State Department has issued urgent guidance for American citizens to evacuate more than a dozen countries across the Middle East due to mounting safety concerns.
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Officials advised anyone located east of Egypt to leave immediately as the situation continues to deteriorate.
Overnight, numerous flights bound for Riyadh were observed reversing course and turning back, as thousands of foreign nationals desperately sought to flee the conflict zone.
The mass exodus reflects growing international alarm over the rapidly escalating military confrontation, with commercial aviation routes to the Saudi capital becoming increasingly disrupted as the fighting shows no signs of abating.
Ronaldo acquired the Bombardier Global Express 6500 in 2024 after selling his previous Gulfstream G200, which he had bought for £16million back in 2015.
The striking all-black aircraft can accommodate up to 15 passengers and boasts multiple compartments, including a lounge area fitted with tables and sofas, a bedroom suite featuring a double bed, and a dedicated shower room.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 121 goals in 137 appearances since joining in the 2022/23 season
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GETTYThe jet bears Ronaldo’s personal branding throughout, complete with decals depicting his iconic goal celebration silhouette.
Rodriguez used the aircraft just last week for a trip to Milan, sharing images of the journey with her 72 million Instagram followers.
Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr.
He has scored 121 goals in 137 appearances since joining in the 2022/23 season.
