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In a shocking turn of events, the private jet of Cristiano Ronaldo, a renowned Portuguese footballer, has fled Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of a series of Iranian attacks on the kingdom. According to foreign media reports, Ronaldo’s private jet departed Riyadh at 8 pm local time and arrived in Madrid at approximately 1 am, flying over Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.
The flight tracker revealed that the jet traversed the Mediterranean and landed at Madrid’s capital, with the estimated value of the private jet being approximately £61 million. It is worth noting that Ronaldo was reportedly residing in Riyadh with his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, and their five children; however, it remains unclear whether they were on board the flight.
It is worth mentioning that Iranian state media reported that two drones had struck the US embassy in Riyadh in the previous night, while another building in Bahrain was also reportedly destroyed. The escalating tensions in the Middle East have led to hundreds of foreign nationals fleeing the region.
In other news, Pakistan has secured a third consecutive qualification for the Hockey World Cup as they defeated Austria in a thrilling match. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule and squads for the National T20 Cup.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani runner, Zeshan Ali, has made a remarkable appearance in the marathon, completing the 42.195 kilometers in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 9 seconds. The Pakistan-Bangladesh series is scheduled to take place in Dhaka from March 11 to 15.
The Abu Dhabi-bound Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, Shaheens, has been delayed due to technical issues. The 11th edition of the PSL is set to kick off on March 26 in Lahore. Pakistan is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in April, where they will play two Test matches as part of the World Test Championship 2027.
The first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played today in Kolkata between South Africa and New Zealand. The match will be broadcast live on Geo Super and the digital app, Maicoin.
In a surprise move, the PSL’s Chief Executive Officer, Salman Naseer, has announced that the team, formerly known as the Sialkot Stallions, will now be called the Multan Sultans. Naseer praised Shaheen Afridi, stating that he is the backbone of the Pakistan team and can be made captain, but only if he performs exceptionally well.
Ali Dar, a former cricketer, has criticized the selection committee for choosing Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan for the World Cup squad. The Turkish government has confirmed that a missile downed in the Mediterranean Sea has landed in a Turkish town, causing no casualties.
Three US officials have told the British news agency that the US military has targeted an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. According to the New York Times, Iranian officials have indicated a willingness to negotiate with the CIA on the terms of a peace agreement.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and Navy have confirmed that the Iranian ship, Abydos, was hit by a missile. US President Donald Trump has said that he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup. The Iranian news agency has announced that the time of the mourning ceremony will be announced later due to administrative issues.
The ceremony is being held in honor of Ayatollah Khamenei.
