Nabil Saeed was invited to meet Christiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia after the boy, who survived last month's earthquake, told the rescue workers he wanted to see the legendary football player in person.
Al Ittihad eliminated Al Nassr by a score of 3-1 as Ronaldo failed to make a goal.
Since becoming the best-paid footballer in history, the Portuguese superstar kicks off Saudi Pro League debut by leading Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq.
Ronaldo had been slapped with the ban in November for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand.
Portuguese star is greeted by a sea of yellow and blue at Al Nassr's home ground Mrsool Park, where thousands of fans turn up to witness his unveiling.
The club signed the Portuguese football star on a free transfer.
"I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. Al Nassr Club's vision is very inspiring," the club quotes Portuguese football star as saying.
Morocco write football history as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament's semi-finals, continuing their run in Qatar with a 1-0 victory over Portugal.
Ghana's coach Otto Add takes aim at American referee Ismail Elfath after a tight 3-2 loss against Portugal, saying penalty he gave to Cristiano Ronaldo contributed to his side's defeat.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Premier League side Manchester United on Tuesday, had smashed a teenage fan's phone after a defeat at Everton after a Premier League game last season.
Portuguese captain says he will "100%" retire from professional football if his national team wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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