Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the possibility to win $1 million after shedding a soccer taking pictures problem to a fan.
The Al Nassr captain took half in a contest organised by American YouTube sensation MrBeast.
Ronaldo, 39, went head-to-head with Khalid, a subscriber of MrBeast’s YouTube channel. Introduced as “the ultimate football phenomenon,” the Portugal captain stepped onto the pitch sporting an Al Nassr jersey with MrBeast written on the again.
MrBeast, who final month appeared as a visitor on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, provided a prize of $1m to whoever could possibly be the primary one to strike three targets that had been positioned alongside the purpose.
“I put my lucky shirt with MrBeast,” a smiling Ronaldo mentioned.
A nervous Khalid, who wore the Al Nassr away shirt, mentioned forward of the competition: “I’m his [Ronaldo’s] number one fan.”
When MrBeast requested Khalid what the chances have been that he might beat Ronaldo, he mentioned: “Honestly I think it’s 50-50” to which Ronaldo replied: “I like him to be confident.”
Earlier than they began, MrBeast reminded Ronaldo and Khalid that 100 million individuals have been watching.
They every took turns. Ronaldo missed all of his makes an attempt and as Khalid made two of his 4 makes an attempt, and was one away from profitable the large cheque, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner inspired Khalid to make the shot, to which Mr Beast mentioned: “I think Ronaldo wants me to lose a million dollars.”
Khalid struck the goal for the third time along with his fifth shot and celebrated as Ronaldo hugged him and mentioned: “I’m so proud of you, my friend.”
