Cristiano Ronaldo's awkward encounter with Conor McGregor at Riyadh boxing event goes viral

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and mixed martial arts icon Conor McGregor found themselves in an awkward interaction at a boxing match in Riyadh that has since become a viral sensation.

The star-studded Kingdom Arena hosted the highly anticipated matches between Anthony Joshua, Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder, and Joseph Parker, drawing attention to the celebrities in attendance.

A video circulating on social media captures the moment when McGregor engages in an animated conversation with someone on the other side of Ronaldo. 

The Portuguese football star appears visibly uncomfortable with the incessant chatter from the Irish MMA champion. McGregor's attempt to initiate a handshake is met with a distracted response from Ronaldo, leading to a somewhat awkward exchange.

Adding to the peculiar encounter, McGregor shifts his focus to the luxury watches both athletes are wearing, asking, "Who is winning this one?"

The incident, which culminated in laughter and criticism from internet users, sparked various interpretations and humorous reactions on social media.

Users quickly took to platforms to share their take on the situation, with some likening McGregor's efforts to awkward attempts by individuals approaching others in social settings. 

One comment humorously suggested Ronaldo's internal thoughts, stating, "Ronaldo is thinking: God, save me." Others noted Ronaldo's apparent discomfort, with one user stating, "Bro does not want to be there LOL."

As the online community weighed in on the encounter, fans overwhelmingly sided with Cristiano Ronaldo. The football star himself shared another angle of the meeting on his Instagram account, prompting followers to participate in captioning the amusing moment with McGregor, reinforcing the viral nature of this unexpected interaction in the sports and entertainment world.