Sheikh Hamdan and Ronaldo both posted images of their meet-up in Dubai.
Ronaldo, who is currently on a high-profile visit to Dubai where he spent New Year’s Eve, posted a slightly different photo with the crown prince giving a thumbs-up.
Sheikh Hamdan, known as @Faz3 on Instagram, posted the photo with a caption: “A great player and a greater friend @cristiano.”
The Juventus football star also shared his own feelings about the photo, saying: “Great time with @Faz3.”
Ronaldo was spotted touring around Dubai with his family. He is in the UAE for the Globe Soccer Awards at Madinat Jumeirah.
The Portuguese forward has been sharing endless pictures abroad a luxury boat and live-streaming his helicopter ride around the city.
He also welcomed the New Year watching Dubai’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks.
