Syrian boy fulfils dream of meeting football star Ronaldo after quake
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Nabil Saeed met Cristiano Ronaldo briefly before an Al Nassr match on March 3, 2023.
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LONDON - A boy from Syria who told rescue workers after a devastating earthquake in February
Nabil Saeed made the request to rescue workers in Syria in a video shared on social media in February, after the magnitude-7.8 quake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb 6.
More than 50,000 people have died
The death toll in Syria is more than 5,900, the authorities said.
Nabil, wreathed in smiles, met the Portuguese forward briefly before the match, giving him a high five and a big hug.
“When I saw Ronaldo, I thought it was a dream. I didn’t believe myself. When this dream would end, I didn’t know. I pray to God that it will not be a dream,” Nabil told Reuters.
Nabil cheered on Ronaldo and Al Nassr as they beat Al Batin 3-1 in Riyadh and remained two points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
“I wish everyone could see Ronaldo. He is a very nice person,” said Nabil. REUTERS
