{
  "id": 10344806,
  "title": "‘Assalamu alaikum’: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr surprises fans with his Arabic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/assalamu-alaikum-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-surprises-fans-with-his-arabic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/assalamu-alaikum-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-surprises-fans-with-his-arabic-1.500689987"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has been making waves for his Arabic language skills, captivating fans with a recent viral video. The 16-year-old son of the soccer star was captured chatting casually with a teammate in Saudi Arabia, where he has lived since his father joined Al Nassr in December 2022. In the clip, Junior speaks fluently, saying \"Assalamu alaikum, kaif al hal? Saif laeib jayyid,\" which translates to \"Peace be upon you, how are you? He is a good player.\" He also blends in some English during the conversation, adding to the charm of the video that has garnered significant attention on social media. Junior's fluency in Arabic is not surprising, given his prolonged stay in Saudi Arabia and his involvement in the club's youth system. Apart from his linguistic prowess, Junior has been making headlines on the pitch as well. He recently scored both goals in a match where Al Nassr Under 17s overcame a deficit to beat Al Ahli 2-1 in the Saudi Under 17 Premier League. His father, Cristiano Ronaldo, later shared clips of the goals on social media. Junior's progress in football mirrors his father's journey, having received his first call-up to the Portugal national team at the Under 15 level in May 2025. Before moving to Saudi Arabia, he spent time in Juventus and Manchester United's youth systems while his father was playing for both clubs. While there is speculation about whether Junior can follow in his father's footsteps on the pitch, the viral video highlights another aspect of his life in Saudi Arabia – picking up the local language. This suggests that the young Ronaldo is not just an aspiring footballer but also embracing the cultural aspects of his new home.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo is chasing 1000 goals and Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is making headlines for his performances with Al Nassr, but this time it is his Arabic that has caught the attention of fans. The 16 year old son of Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in a viral video casually speaking Arabic while chatting with one of his Al Nassr youth teammates. Junior can be heard saying: “Assalamu alaikum, kaif al…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}