Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the World Cup amid criticism for human rights abuses. Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League a year ago has sparked discussions on his impact on and off the pitch and the transformation of football in Saudi. The country is also aiming to dominate video gaming and e-sports. Footballers and their WAGs are enjoying luxuries in Saudi Arabia, including holiday-resort compounds, private jet flights, relaxed restrictions, and encounters with alcohol smugglers.
'There's no limit': Inside the lives of footballers and their WAGs in Saudi Arabia, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co enjoy the luxuries of holiday-resort compounds, private jet flights, relaxed restrictions... and alcohol smugglers https://t.co/jcHMqGH84E https://t.co/oXTMhAlRhn
In 2023: ➖ 36-year-old Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d’Or ➖ 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo wins IFFHS Top Scorer The GOATs still at it 🐐🐐 https://t.co/HE027rGdv5
Saudi Arabia's quest to dominate video gaming and e-sports won't be derailed by human rights. https://t.co/GTuz5rjiu9 via @opinion
One year ago, Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Al-Nassr and Saudi Arabia. He's spent 2023 in pursuit of more goals, more wins, even more trophies and even more glory. But has it worked? https://t.co/Pg5BAQ1axo https://t.co/OP0m43EjeM
Saudi Arabia has embarked on a grand experiment—a Middle East version of “if you build it, they will come.” In this issue: https://t.co/C0GfOL8Slh
A year ago today, Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr. In-depth look at the impact made (on & off the pitch) in his 12 months in 🇸🇦. Sporting director @marcelinhosala2: "Check the number of goals and assists he's made since his arrival. It’s huge." ⬇️ https://t.co/yLRg1RLK3h
It's one year since Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. As usual, he has provided goals, headlines, glamour and controversy. But how has Ronaldo's move transformed football in Saudi? And how long can he keep going as the league improves? @OliverKay ⬇️
Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of creating Saudi Pro League history after incredible 2023 More below 👇 https://t.co/23U8nB35Iv
Even as Saudi Arabia basks in the glow of hosting a global celebration of the World Cup, elsewhere in the Kingdom, beyond the event horizon of glitz and glamour, people will be dragged to kangaroo courts to decide when they are to be beheaded.