The engagement for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez has inspired an extraordinary gift from Saudi journalist Ibrahim Al Ferrion, a camel, which is a symbol of both celebration and regional tradition. The gesture adds to the growing list of Al Faryan’s high-profile prasad, underlining his major presence in Saudi Arabia’s sports and media circles.
A Camel for “Great One”: A personal tribute to Ibrahim Al Farian
Cristiano Ronaldo recently paid global attention to Georgina Rodriguez, and in Saudi Arabia, Utsav took a specific regional turn. Widely recognized in Saudi media personality, Ibrahim Al Farian marked the occasion by gifting Ronaldo a camel, a gesture that he publicly announced on his account on X (East Twitter). “This is my gift to you on the occasion of your wedding,” Posted by Al Farian. “The news has brought happiness to all of us, a great. Your gift will be in Riyadh when you return. Congratulations to you and Georgina.” His message was directly addressed to Ronaldo, accepting the new milestone of the couple and offering a gift that is culturally rich and deep symbolic in the region. Ronaldo and Rodriguez have not publicly disclosed the wedding date, but their engagement was confirmed directly from Rodriguez through a large ring and caption in Spanish: “Yes I do this and all my life.” The couple’s relationship began in Madrid in 2016, where Rodriguez Gucci was working as a sales assistant at the store. Ronaldo, then playing for Real Madrid, met him during a trip. As Rodriguez described in previous interviews, his connection was immediate, “Love at first sight.“Since then, he has created a common life spread over several countries and clubs from Spain to Italy and now Saudi Arabia.
His first gesture is not: Al Fareen’s history of high-profile gifts
This is not the first time Ibrahim Al Farian made headlines to a football star for a remarkable gift. In August 2023, two years before a camel gift, he presented Brazilian midfielder Fabinho with Rolex Watch after his debut match for Al-Etihad in the Saudi Pro League. The moment in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah was captured on the video and quickly went viral in social media platforms. As Fabinho took out of the stadium, Al Farian contacted and personally intensified the clock on the player’s wrist. Fabinho was surprised, but appreciated, smiling, thanking the journalist and shaking his hand. After the transfer from Liverpool, this watch was given to celebrate Fabinho’s entry into Saudi football. Al Farian, known for its widespread coverage of international football, has participated in the six FIFA World Cup tournaments as part of his media career. Beyond journalism, he does an honorary doctorate to combat sports bigotry from American University and is also involved in business management. His reputation in the sports community is spread not only through his reporting, but also through such gestures that reflect both generosity and a strong personal interest in the developed football culture of the region.
