--- title: "Usyk in Ronaldo's shirt: Ukrainian boxer witnesses Portuguese star's hat-trick in Riyadh match" description: "Oleksandr Usyk attended the Al-Nassr vs Al-Holood match (5-3) in Riyadh wearing a shirt with Ronaldo's name and witnessed the Portuguese star's hat-trick. The boxer called the atmosphere at the stadium «incredible» and thanked Turki Al Alsheikh." date: 2026-10-30T10:10:02.728Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/usyk-in-ronaldo-shirt-witnesses-hat-trick-in-riyadh tags: [usyk, ronaldo, al-nasr, saudi-arabia, boxing, football, pro-league] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Usyk in Ronaldo's shirt: Ukrainian boxer witnesses Portuguese star's hat-trick in Riyadh match ![Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk in a black embroidered shirt raising his fist at an event](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/usik-v-futbolke-ronaldu-stal-svidet-m-kh-ka-na-matche-v-er-riyade/usik-v-futbolke-ronaldu-stal-svidet-m-kh-ka-na-matche-v-er-riyade-1.webp) ## Key Points - Usyk attended the Saudi Pro League 12th round match Al-Nassr vs Al-Holood (5-3) in Riyadh - Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Al-Nassr's winning match - Usyk arrived at the stadium wearing a shirt with Ronaldo's surname and called the atmosphere «incredible» - Usyk's last fight took place in May 2026 against Rico Verhoeven in Giza, winning by technical knockout in the 11th round Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk attended the Saudi Pro League match of the 12th round between Al-Nassr and Al-Holood, which took place in Riyadh. This was reported by Turki Al Alsheikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. In the stadium stands, Usyk cheered for Cristiano Ronaldo's team, with whom he shares friendly relations, and came to the game wearing a shirt bearing the Portuguese player's surname. ### Ronaldo's hat-trick and Al-Nassr's victory The match ended in a 5-3 victory for the hosts. The main star of the match was Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a hat-trick. The Portuguese forward has been playing for Al-Nassr since 2023 and is one of the key figures in Saudi football. According to Ukrainian media, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has already scored 985 official goals throughout his club and international career, and the player himself has called the 1,000-goal mark his final goal before retirement. ### «I feel at home every time» During a conversation with representatives of the General Entertainment Authority, Usyk shared his impressions of the stadium atmosphere and his stay in Riyadh. «I feel at home in Riyadh every time. I am always very glad to return here. I want to say a big thank you to Turki Al Alsheikh, because he gives all people and athletes, especially boxers, the opportunity to be here. The atmosphere is great, the fans are incredible! Simply incredible,» the boxer stated. Usyk also shared that he loves football and plays it himself, and when asked about his position on the pitch, he replied that he is a central forward. ### After a tough fight in Giza Attending the match became one of Usyk's public appearances following his latest bout, which took place in May 2026 near the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. The Ukrainian's opponent was Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Despite a challenging fight, Usyk won by technical knockout in the 11th round. According to Ukrainian sports publications, his record currently stands at 25 wins and zero losses, with 16 coming by knockout. ### Context: plans for 2027 Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that Oleksandr Usyk's plans for 2027 had become known. Details of future fights and potential opponents have not yet been disclosed, but the visit to Riyadh and the boxer's public statements about his love for football and attachment to Saudi Arabia indicate that he continues to maintain an active presence in the international sports space between title and exhibition fights. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Чувствую себя в Эр-Рияде как дома": Усик увидел яркий перформанс Роналду в Саудовской Аравии](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/boxing/pochuvayusya-er-riyadi-k-udoma-usik-pobachiv-1793353633.html) - Primary source. Confirms Usyk's visit to the match, the 5-3 score, Ronaldo's hat-trick, the boxer's quote, and the last fight in May 2026 against Verhoeven in Giza (TKO, 11th round). - [Александр Усик: «Я всегда очень рад возвращаться в Эр-Рияд»](https://ua.tribuna.com/boxing/1000000388331-oleksandr-usyk-ya-zavzhdy-duzhe-radyy-povertatysya-v-err/) - Confirms the 5-3 score, Usyk's quote, the 25-0 record (16 KO), and the status of former undisputed champion. - [Усик побывал на зрелищном матче Криштиану Роналду в Саудовской Аравии](https://zn.ua/SPORT/usik-pobyval-na-zrelishchnom-matche-krishtianu-ronaldu-v-saudovskoj-aravii.html) - Confirms all key facts. Additionally indicates: 985 goals by Ronaldo, the 1,000-goal target, and playing for Al-Nassr since 2023. - [Усик в футболке Роналду: Александр восхитился атмосферой на матче Аль-Насра в Саудовской Аравии](https://sport.nv.ua/boxing/aleksandr-usik-podelilsya-vpechatleniyami-ot-matcha-al-nasra-i-podderzhki-ronaldu-50654706.html) - Confirms the 5-3 score, the 25-0 record (16 KO), and the status of former undisputed champion. ## FAQ ### What was the score in the Al-Nassr vs Al-Holood match? The Saudi Pro League 12th round match ended in a 5-3 victory for Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick. ### Why was Usyk in Riyadh? Usyk visited the match as part of a personal trip to Saudi Arabia. He thanked Turki Al Alsheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, for the opportunity to visit Riyadh. The boxer stated that he feels at home in the city every time. ### When did Usyk have his last fight? Usyk's last bout took place in May 2026 near the pyramids in Giza, Egypt, against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. The fight ended in a technical knockout in the 11th round in favor of the Ukrainian. ### What is Usyk's record? According to Ukrainian sports publications, Oleksandr Usyk's record stands at 25 wins and zero losses, with 16 wins by knockout.