23/02/2026
Incase you're wondering,what Cristiano Ronaldo put on after Al Nassr’s 4-0 win over Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League?
It’s called a 'Beshth' in Arabic (البيشت).
Members of Royal families wear it, Arabian warriors in the past used to wear it after a victory.
It’s mostly worn on special occasions like a wedding.
Lionel Messi was honored with a 'Beshth' to signify him as a warrior who has made history with Argentina.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets the bisht for scoring 963 & 964 and winning on the eve of Saudi Arabia Founding Day.
It’s a great sign of respect & beautifully depicts the Arabian culture.
For context, I’m only explaining its significance.
The garment is an outer garment worn in predominantly Arab countries.
The name is derived from the Akkadian word bishtu which means 'nobility' or 'prestige'
This garment is considered a symbol of great honour.
It's a status symbol amongst royalty, the wealthy and those with high social rank.
It’s like a cross between ceremonial graduation robes or, in western terms, wearing a black tuxedo at a special occasion.
When it's the Emir of a country literally gifting you the bisht, putting it on you with his own hands, it's the highest honour that can be bestowed upon that civilian.
It has nothing to do with religion at all.
It is a way of recognizing both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the GOAT that they both are.
