I’m a die-hard Ronaldo fan, we chat regularly — Davido

Afrobeats artist Davido, also known as David Adeleke, has openly declared his unwavering support for football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. During a live stream with content creator Carter Efe, Davido expressed his enthusiasm for the Portuguese football legend, stating that he frequently communicates with Ronaldo. The singer's allegiance to Ronaldo stemmed from his strong connections within the Portuguese national team.

"I have a lot of friends in the Portuguese team. I want Portugal to win," Davido affirmed. When Efe endeavored to connect Davido's support to Ronaldo, the singer firmly stated, "I love Ronaldo, I’m a CR7 fan." Davido further revealed that he engages in regular conversations with Ronaldo, using Pidgin English to describe their interactions as "back to back."

The interview included a moment where Davido showed Efe a purported chat conversation with Ronaldo on his phone, which sparked excitement in Efe's reaction. This clip quickly gained traction on social media. Davido has a history of expressing his interest in football, often seen in the company of various international football stars. However, the authenticity of the displayed chat has not been independently verified.