Sadio Mané describes Cristiano Ronaldo as a ‘little brother’
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
Sadio Mané reportedly described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “little brother” and family member after an Al-Nassr match marked by the Portuguese player’s hat-trick. Ronaldo reportedly thanked the Senegalese striker for his assists and support, according to remarks reported by SeneNews.
Senegalese striker Sadio Mané describes Cristiano Ronaldo as a “little brother” and a member of his family, according to remarks reported by SeneNews. The two players were team-mates at Al-Nassr, the Saudi club where Ronaldo is reported to have scored a hat-trick in the match in question.
Ronaldo is reported to have thanked Mané for his assists and support, saying that his contribution was helping him move closer to the symbolic milestone of 1,000 career goals. The Portuguese player also reportedly considered travelling to Senegal with Mané to take part in social and charitable initiatives, SeneNews reports.
The remarks attributed to Sadio Mané came after Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick in Al-Nassr’s 5-3 victory, published on 30 October. Sadio Mané had previously finished 29th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or on 26 October.
