WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo links up with Neymar Jr. at the ‘big’ Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight

Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. linked up prior to the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo links up with Neymar Jr. at the ‘big’ Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight

Cristiano Ronaldo linked up with Neymar Jr. prior to the fight between Tyson Fury & Oleksandr Usyk (Via X/@CristianoXtra & AlNassrZone)

The fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had a number of superstars watching on as the world took in the exciting match-up. From Cristiano Ronaldo to British professional boxer Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua and many more, several celebrities were spotted ringside for the fight. Even though CR7 was seated alongside Joshua, he was greeted by a face familiar to the footballing community as well.

Cameras captured an exciting link-up between Ronaldo and Neymar Jr., who plays in the Saudi Pro League for rival club Al-Hilal. The latter was enjoying his time off as he recovered from a serious knee injury suffered back in October.

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Ronaldo and Neymar have come up against each other several times in the past, while playing in Spain for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona respectively. Despite their rivalries, the two were seen engaged in cheerful conversation before embracing each other as Neymar made his way to his seat.

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The footballing community has taken notice of the same, with some fans pointing out their sense of style. Others were astonished at Ronaldo’s £1.2 million worth watch and his £400k Ferrari in which he reached the venue.

Cristiano Ronaldo assures that he isn’t retiring soon

Still 39 years young, Portugal forward and Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has shown no signs of slowing down. Despite missing out on the Saudi Pro League title to rivals Al-Hilal, the No.7 is set to finish the season as top scorer with a whopping 33 goals to his name. In terms of assists, the forward is second, with 11 to his name.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is still at he very top despite being 39 years old! (Via X/@AlNassrZone)

The 39-year-old expressed that he still takes immense pride in his achievements and the fact that he still plays at this age is commendable. 

I feel proud to be at this age and still compete at the highest level. If you look at my career for the last 20 years, my level has been high. It's great and gives me motivation to carry on.
Cristiano Ronaldo said in a podcast

Several fans were surprised to hear that Ronaldo’s retirement plans still haven’t been readied. Some recalled a viral clip in which Georgina Rodriguez tells her friends and colleagues that Ronaldo will hang up his boots after a maximum of one or two years. At the age of 39, Ronaldo is still comfortably one of the best in the business.

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