granddedale.com – Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to visit Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The visit is facilitated by the Graha Kasih Indonesia Foundation, led by Dr. Susy Maria Kapitana. Ronaldo is expected to arrive at El Tari Airport in Kupang at approximately 11:00 AM WITA (Central Indonesian Time) via private jet.
Abdul Muis, Secretary of the NTT Provincial Association of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI NTT), confirmed Ronaldo’s upcoming visit. He mentioned that while the detailed agenda is still under discussion, there will be an opportunity for PSSI NTT to meet with Ronaldo, representatives from the Graha Kasih Indonesia Foundation, and possibly officials from the NTT Provincial Government.
Although specific details of Ronaldo’s activities in Kupang have not been officially released, sources indicate that he will participate in social service events organized by local foundations. This visit has generated significant excitement among the NTT community, eager to welcome one of the world’s most renowned football icons.
This marks Ronaldo’s second visit to Indonesia. In 2013, he visited Bali to plant mangroves in Teluk Benoa alongside President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as part of an environmental campaign. The upcoming visit aims to positively impact the local community and raise awareness about the importance of social and humanitarian efforts.
PSSI NTT and the Graha Kasih Indonesia Foundation are coordinating closely to ensure the visit proceeds smoothly. The public is advised to remain calm and follow official guidelines regarding Ronaldo’s reception in Kupang.