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Ronaldo takes a selfie with fans at Expo 2020 Dubai's Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza.
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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo greets fans before a Q&A session for Expo 2020 Dubai's Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza. All Photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans, many of whom had waited hours for his appearance at the Expo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo gives an autographed shirt to a young fan.
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The five-time winner of the Fifa Ballon d'Or player of the year award told cheering fans in Dubai that they were his motivation, as he urged them to treat their body with respect.
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The Manchester Utd striker takes part in a Q&A session at Al Wasl Plaza.
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The five-times Champions League winner signs a shirt to present to a young fan.
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Ronaldo takes a selfie with fans at Expo 2020 Dubai's Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza.
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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo greets fans before a Q&A session for Expo 2020 Dubai's Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza. All Photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans, many of whom had waited hours for his appearance at the Expo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo gives an autographed shirt to a young fan.
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The five-time winner of the Fifa Ballon d'Or player of the year award told cheering fans in Dubai that they were his motivation, as he urged them to treat their body with respect.
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The Manchester Utd striker takes part in a Q&A session at Al Wasl Plaza.
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The five-times Champions League winner signs a shirt to present to a young fan.
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Ronaldo takes a selfie with fans at Expo 2020 Dubai's Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza.
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