Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared a surprising and humorous story about how football icon Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly cancelled a planned dinner with him after Manchester United suffered a defeat.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Davido said he had been invited by Ronaldo himself to watch a match live at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home ground. The musician was excited about the experience, as arrangements had been made for a night of celebration afterward. But the evening took a different turn after Manchester United lost the match.
“Football ehn fit give person BP,” Davido wrote, using a mix of Pidgin English and humor to describe how heartbreaking football can be. “I remember when CR7 personally invite me come watch match for Old Trafford then a couple of years ago. He don book dinner all! Party chillin etc… Nah so dem go lose match, bab vex go house. Since that day I still never forgive Maguire.”
According to Davido, Ronaldo was so upset by the team’s loss that he cancelled all the planned festivities and went home instead. The singer jokingly blamed the defeat on Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, saying he still holds a grudge against the English player for ruining what could have been a memorable night.
Though Davido did not mention the exact date of the incident, the story has gone viral on social media, with many fans laughing at the playful jab and expressing surprise at his close connection to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to Manchester United for a second spell in 2021, was known for his intense commitment to winning, and reports of him being visibly angry after losses were common during his time at the club. Ronaldo now plays for Al Nassr, a football club in Saudi Arabia, after leaving Manchester United in late 2022.
Davido, one of Africa’s biggest music stars, has long been open about his love for football. He is a vocal supporter of Manchester United and often shares his views on matches and players online. His recent story adds a personal touch to the world of football and entertainment, showing how deeply players and fans — even global superstars — can be affected by the outcome of a match.
Many of Davido’s fans were amused by the anecdote, especially his continued blame of Maguire, who has often been the target of criticism from fans during his time at Manchester United due to some high-profile defensive errors. While the post was made in a light-hearted manner, it again highlighted how passionate Nigerian fans can be about football, and how closely the entertainment and sports worlds are connected.
Davido’s close ties with global sports figures are not new. Over the years, he has been seen with several international athletes and celebrities. His performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in Qatar, alongside other global artists, marked another major link between his music career and the world of football.
As the story continues to trend online, fans are once again reminded of the human side of celebrities — even stars like Ronaldo, who sometimes just want to go home and be left alone after a bad day on the pitch.
