Afrobeats superstar Davido has finally put an end to the speculation surrounding his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing that his allegiance is rooted in a deep personal friendship with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, not just a casual fan's preference.
During a candid livestream conversation with comedian Carter Efe, which took place inside the singer's luxury car, Davido pulled out his phone and showed the comedian his private message thread with the Portuguese captain, offering a rare glimpse into what appears to be a genuine and active friendship between the two global icons.
Davido and Ronaldo's Friendship: More Than Just Football
According to Davido, he and Cristiano Ronaldo stay in regular contact, exchanging messages frequently. That ongoing connection, the Afrobeats superstar explained, made supporting Portugal feel entirely natural throughout the tournament. The singer made it clear that his support for the Portuguese national side was tied to a genuine personal bond, not simply admiration from afar.
"I supported Portugal at the World Cup because I'm a fan and he's my friend. Me and the legend chat back to back," the singer said during the livestream, as quoted by Legit.ng.
The revelation quickly set social media alight, with many fans caught off guard by the closeness of the relationship. One fan, @JahbreezFX, wrote: "Davido no just claim am, he show evidence straight. Chat back to back with CR7 and still support Portugal over everybody? OBO dey move different. Siuuu for the friendship."
Fan Reactions: Mixed Emotions and Admiration
Another social media user, @aj_umoh, commented: "Davido said he's not just supporting Portugal for football he's backing his guy too. If you're chatting with Cristiano Ronaldo, that's one serious flex."
Other reactions ranged from admiration to playful banter. @bannerOfTroot reacted: "Game recognize game. Two goats." @OTIEKPENYONG124 wrote: "Wow Davido is Rolando fans." @Princec7global stated: "Who no love Ronaldo do himself." @ABCHRIS40 said: "HMMMM DAVIDO AND RONALDO STEADY ON CHAT KEH."
@AmaechiJust_ added: "We all thought it was a joke when he sang 'my friends call me 'Cristiano Mr Ronaldo' Davido is a global superstar star."
Davido Faces Police Petition Amidst Revelations
In a separate development, Legit.ng reported that Davido was invited by the police following a petition filed by businessman Muse Ariyoh, who alleged the singer collected $50,000 for a show appearance that never took place. The petition, dated May 25, 2026, urged law enforcement to investigate the transaction, while the police invitation letter was reportedly issued on June 22, 2026.
The development quickly stirred online debate, given Davido's prominence in the Afrobeats scene, but the singer dismissed the allegations during a livestream on August 4, questioning Ariyoh's financial capacity, and insisted the claims lacked merit, calling them baseless.
Davido's Global Impact: From Music to Football Connections
Davido's friendship with Ronaldo underscores his status as a global superstar, transcending music and reaching into the world of sports. The Afrobeats star has previously referenced Ronaldo in his lyrics, including the line "my friends call me 'Cristiano Mr Ronaldo'" in one of his songs, which fans now see in a new light.
As the 2026 World Cup concluded, Davido's explanation adds a personal dimension to celebrity fan allegiances, showing that sometimes support for a team is about more than just the game—it's about friendship and loyalty.
