Football fans are nothing if not ambitious. Following reports of Cristiano Ronaldo’s growing discontent at Al-Nassr, supporters of Argentine giants River Plate have taken to social media to launch a massive and visually stunning campaign to bring the Portuguese icon to South America.
What started as a few isolated tweets has transformed into a global trend. Using hashtags like #CR7aRiver and #RonaldoANuñez, fans have flooded platforms with high-quality photoshopped images showing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner sporting the iconic white shirt with the red sash.
The Power of the “Meme”
While there are no official talks between Ronaldo’s representatives and the Buenos Aires club, the campaign has gained serious momentum. The images, which show Ronaldo celebrating at the Mâs Monumental Stadium, have been shared thousands of times, catching the attention of international sports outlets.
The movement stems from the recent “crisis” at Al-Nassr, where Ronaldo reportedly expressed frustration with the Saudi Pro League’s management and recent transfer decisions. River Plate fans, known for their passion, are seized the opportunity to “offer” Ronaldo a new home where footballing tradition outweighs financial power.
Cada foto de #CR7ARiver que aparece es mejor pic.twitter.com/yIH2yfZmwy
— Sivori Baja 🚂 (@Montielmas10) February 4, 2026
Could it Actually Happen?
Logistically, a move to Argentina for a player of Ronaldo’s financial stature remains in the realm of fantasy. However, the precedent of global stars moving to South America such as Edinson Cavani to Boca Juniors or Luis Suárez to Nacional has given fans a glimmer of hope.
For now, the images remain a testament to the creativity of the Millonarios faithful. But in a transfer market that has seen Messi move to Miami and Ronaldo to Riyadh, the “impossible” has a habit of becoming reality.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
