Messi vs Ronaldo game is sportswashing at ‘full throttle’, Amnesty say
1 year, 11 months ago

Messi vs Ronaldo game is sportswashing at ‘full throttle’, Amnesty say

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An exhibition match featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia is evidence of the country’s sportswashing strategy still being at “full throttle”, according to human rights group Amnesty International. “This match is a reminder that Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing efforts are still operating at full throttle,” Peter Frankental, Amnesty UK’s economic affairs director said. Recommended The gap between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has never been clearer “Ronaldo’s big-money transfer to Al Nassr and Messi’s engagement by the Saudi authorities as a tourism ambassador are both part of Riyadh’s aggressive sportswashing programme, with the authorities seeking to exploit the celebrity appeal of elite sport to deflect attention from the country’s appalling human rights record. “Footballers like Ronaldo and Messi have huge profiles and we’d like to see them resisting being used as the famous faces of sportswashing, including by speaking out about human rights issues in both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo shuts transfer rumours with desire of winning trophy at Al-Nassr: ‘Hard to compete with Al-Hilal but…’
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1 week, 3 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo shuts transfer rumours with desire of winning trophy at Al-Nassr: ‘Hard to compete with Al-Hilal but…’

Hindustan Times  

Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a hint that he won't be leaving Al-Nassr anytime soon and is determined to win the trophy with the Saudi Pro League club. Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. We are still improving," Ronaldo told the Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo trolled by ex-France star: ‘The guys in Saudi Arabia are overweight… They eat McDonald’s everyday!’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo trolled by ex-France star: ‘The guys in Saudi Arabia are overweight… They eat McDonald’s everyday!’

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo recently caught everyone’s attention with his criticism of French top division Ligue 1. 2018 World Cup winner trolls Cristiano Ronaldo Reacting to Ronaldo’s comment, 2018 FIFA World Cup winner and former France player Adil Rami lashed out at the former Real Madrid player, challenging him to come to Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Ronaldo was even trolled by Ligue 1, …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy

India Today  

Portugal and Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his primary motivation for making a shocking move to the Saudi Pro League in 2023 was to leave a lasting legacy. Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr is widely regarded as the turning point for the Saudi Pro League’s global rise. Follow our journey as it unfolds in the Netflix docuseries, …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again
8 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again

Daily Mail  

Carragher says Ronaldo and Messi have been intent on one-upping each other Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have continued to play on because of their competitive spirit which means they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher. Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, and Lionel Messi, 36, have played on because they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher Carragher says the superstars …

Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-game ban for reacting to Lionel Messi chants with obscene gesture towards fans in Saudi Arabia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-game ban for reacting to Lionel Messi chants with obscene gesture towards fans in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match by Saudi soccer chiefs after appearing to make an obscene gesture at the end of Al Nassr's recent win over Al Shabab. Ronaldo was reportedly summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain the gesture he made towards supporters who were chanting great rival Lionel Messi's name towards him after Sunday's game. …

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension

India TV News  

The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one match after he appeared to make a lewd gesture on the pitch during a Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Nassr and Al Shabab. In a video that has taken social media by storm, Ronaldo can be seen cupping his left ear before pumping …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'must explain his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans to Saudi Pro League committee'... and could face 'AT LEAST a two-game ban alongside fine'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'must explain his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans to Saudi Pro League committee'... and could face 'AT LEAST a two-game ban alongside fine'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly have to explain himself to the Saudi Pro League Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain a seemingly obscene gesture he made towards Al-Shabab fans. Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly have to appear before the Saudi Pro League's disciplinary committee to explain a seemingly obscene gesture he made Ronaldo appeared to …

Cristiano Ronaldo to Receive 'Harsh' Punishment From Saudi FA for Obscene Celebration After Messi Chants: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to Receive 'Harsh' Punishment From Saudi FA for Obscene Celebration After Messi Chants: Report

News 18  

The rules are above none. Well, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might be about to realise the same shortly, as the Saudi Pro League is reportedly set to fine the Al Nassr forward for his actions from Sunday night. Ronaldo was the centre of all headlines to do with the Saudi Pro League, after his obscene celebrations in front of opposition …

Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture at rival fans after ‘Messi’ taunts
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture at rival fans after ‘Messi’ taunts

The Independent  

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Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live

The Quint  

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are scheduled to host Major League Soccer club Inter Miami at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the Riyadh Season Cup 2024. The highly-anticipated clash between two of the greatest footballers in history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 1 February 2024. The clash between the two …

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo

ABP News  

Football superstar Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the game. However, before Messi will showcase his footballing brilliance on the field in that part of the World, he can be seen kicking a ball in a latest video promoting Saudi Arabian tourism. The video is launched days ahead of the Riyadh …

Saudi Pro League makes key rule change to speed up hunt for star players
1 year ago

Saudi Pro League makes key rule change to speed up hunt for star players

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

The Independent  

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Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby
1 year, 1 month ago

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Messi!” ringing in his ears …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry Could be Rekindled in Saudi Arabia Tournament
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry Could be Rekindled in Saudi Arabia Tournament

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could resume their longstanding rivalry in a tournament being staged in Saudi Arabia in February. Organizers of the Riyadh Season Cup said Tuesday that Messi’s Inter Miami is expected to play in the three-team event. “We look forward to welcoming everyone from Inter Miami in February for the Riyadh Season Cup, which will bring together …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move
1 year, 3 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has torn into some of the world's biggest stars - including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema - for moving to Saudi Arabia to play football as he insists money is not everything. The likes of Ronaldo alongside Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Fabinho joined the Saudi league and took on lucrative money, with reports suggesting Brazil star …

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides
1 year, 4 months ago

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This marks the first time since 2016 that another international league has …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club receive transfer ban from Fifa
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club receive transfer ban from Fifa

The Independent  

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Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football
1 year, 6 months ago

Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football

New York Times  

The sun has set on Cristiano Ronaldo’s first six months in Saudi Arabia and he appears optimistic about the future of football there. Saudi Sports Company, which is state-controlled, acquired the domestic rights to the SPL for three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25 and the deal’s value is 10 times the amount the league generates from international rights. Another way …

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s push to attract the world’s best players entered another phase Monday when the sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund took a majority ownership stake in four of the country’s top clubs, including Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Monday’s announcements seemed to effectively nationalize the top level of domestic soccer as a state …

No swag, but Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
1 year, 7 months ago

No swag, but Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia ended with a whimper, but with hundreds of millions in wages and unprecedented attention on Saudi football, he may not be the last megastar to grace the oil-rich kingdom. Ronaldo scored 14 goals including five penalties but it was a “disappointing season” for the Riyadh club, said Moqbel Al-Zabni, editor-in-chief of the Saudi …

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Ronaldo ends his first season in Saudi football empty-handed but his move to Al Nassr had impacts on and off the pitch. Five months after he shocked the football world by signing for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia is set to end with mixed results. “In some matches, he stood out; in others, he didn’t, but …

Can Saudi Arabia reap economic dividends through its “sportswashing” binge?
1 year, 8 months ago

Can Saudi Arabia reap economic dividends through its “sportswashing” binge?

The Hindu  

Published : May 11, 2023 15:27 IST - 5 MINS READ The outsized role Saudi Arabia now has in global sport was on display recently in a major row involving Lionel Messi, the world’s most distinguished footballer. This tactic is often used by companies and governments with poor environmental or human rights records, exploiting people’s love of sports to ‘wash’ …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo again? PSG star looking to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo again? PSG star looking to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

The prospect of Lionel Messi playing in Saudi Arabia and reigniting his rivalry against Cristiano Ronaldo might actually come true to the delight of fans. As per a report from El Chiringuito, Messi has accepted an offer to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia this summer. Lionel Messi As per the report, after his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends, Messi …

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season
1 year, 8 months ago

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season

The Independent  

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Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East

The Independent  

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Messi to face disciplinary action at PSG over Saudi Arabia trip
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi to face disciplinary action at PSG over Saudi Arabia trip

Al Jazeera  

Football superstar Messi may face suspension for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without permission from PSG: News reports Football superstar Lionel Messi is facing disciplinary action – possibly suspension – from Paris Saint-Germain for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission, French and international media have reported. The reports of a possible two-week suspension mean Messi …

Saudi lawyer calls for Cristiano Ronaldo to be DEPORTED
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi lawyer calls for Cristiano Ronaldo to be DEPORTED

Daily Mail  

A Saudi lawyer has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be thrown out of the country after he appeared to make an insulting gesture towards fans following Al-Nassr's 2-0 defeat by Al-Hilal on Tuesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to make an obscene gesture towards rival fans A video released on social media shows the veteran Portuguese forward appearing to grab his …

Ronaldo talks up Saudi league’s competitiveness
1 year, 9 months ago

Ronaldo talks up Saudi league’s competitiveness

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has been surprised by the level of competitiveness in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al Nassr in January. the fourth, fifth or sixth most competitive league in the world,” added Ronaldo, who moved to Al-Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract worth a reported 200 million euros. The 38-year-old, who was benched by former coach Fernando Santos …

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo

The Hindu  

Luiz Gustavo, the Al Nassr player, said the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo has made it difficult for him and his teammates as their opponents feel motivated to prove themselves against the Portuguese great. Since moving to the Middle East from Manchester United, Ronaldo managed only one goal, from a penalty, in three outings for Al Nassr, who is currently on …

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old Portuguese forward failed to score but his Riyadh-based club beat Ettifaq 1-0 to go top of the table. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match, despite failing to score. On Thursday, Ronaldo played for …

Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn’t score
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn’t score

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud University Stadium as the team beat Ettifaq 1-0 to retake first place on Sunday. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner who starred for Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, signed a deal to June …

Amitabh Bachchan Meets Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo On Field During PSG Vs Saudi XI Friendly
1 year, 11 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan Meets Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo On Field During PSG Vs Saudi XI Friendly

ABP News  

Messi vs Ronaldo: In what comes as a delightful surprise for the Indian football fanbase, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is at Riyadh's Al Fahd Stadium where Lionel Messi's star-studded Paris Saint-Germain is going up against Cristiano-led Riyadh All-Star XI team in an exhibition clash. Before tonight's clash, the last time Ronaldo faced Messi was in December 2020, when Juventus defeated …

Surreal stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's final duel
1 year, 11 months ago

Surreal stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's final duel

Daily Mail  

Two giants on diverging roads will come together again in a friendly match in Riyadh on Thursday night. We’re told his ticket to watch one more dance between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi came via a charity auction entitled ‘Beyond Imagination’, and that it will gain him entry to the dressing rooms for pictures and some such. Cristiano Ronaldo is …

Saudi Businessman Pays $2.6m To See Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi Match: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Saudi Businessman Pays $2.6m To See Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi Match: Report

ABP News  

The stage is set for Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi face off. Even though Ronaldo might have already played his last game in the European leagues, having signed a sensational contract with Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr which made him the world's highest paid footballer, Ronaldo vs Messi will still be a reality. And now a recent report suggests that …

Ronaldo to Face Messi in Saudi Arabia, CR7 Named Captain of All-Star XI for PSG Friendly
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo to Face Messi in Saudi Arabia, CR7 Named Captain of All-Star XI for PSG Friendly

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo is all but set to play in his first match since moving to Saudi Arabia, and it could be against his arch-nemesis Lionel Messi during a friendly match between Saudi All-Star XI and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. It could be the very first time that Ronaldo and Messi come face to face ever since the former left …

Cristiano Ronaldo to captain Saudi All-Star XI in friendly match against Lionel Messi's PSG
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to captain Saudi All-Star XI in friendly match against Lionel Messi's PSG

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo will captain a Saudi All-Star XI team against PSG in their friendly match on Thursday. الوعد ان شاءالله يوم ١٩ يناير … لقاء فوق الخيال … ومدير الفريق الكابتن خالد الشنيف ان شاءالله والتشكيلة غداً بيعلنها المدرب وخالد … اتمنى يومها ننسى الهلال والنصر ساعتين ونصير كلنا موسم الرياض… وبعد الساعتين نوقف الهدنة 😂🇸🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/nttB07IgBb — TURKI ALALSHIKH …

Cristiano Ronaldo has no Saudi Arabia World Cup clause with Al Nassr, club insists
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has no Saudi Arabia World Cup clause with Al Nassr, club insists

The Independent  

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Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid
2 years ago

Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Jazeera  

Al Nassr, football star’s new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 football World Cup bid. Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr is denying reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract in which the Portuguese forward is to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf country’s 2030 World Cup bid. Media reports …

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Make Saudi Arabia Debut against Lionel Messi's PSG in Friendly
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Make Saudi Arabia Debut against Lionel Messi's PSG in Friendly

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month, coach Rudi Garcia has said. Ronaldo missed the first of two domestic games for Al Nassr on Friday after being suspended by England’s Football Association for knocking a …

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi? Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, things got pretty bitter between Ronaldo and the renowned club Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again Image Source : GETTY IMAGESCristiano Ronaldo and Messi to face again? Rudi Garcia, the manager of Al-Nassr has now revealed that CR7 is all set to make his debut on Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The wet and chilly weather has been so severe that his new team, Al Nassr, was forced to postpone its Saudi league match against Al …

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Cristiano Ronaldo pictured training with new club Al-Nassr
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo pictured training with new club Al-Nassr

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured participating in training with Al-Nassr - amid uncertainty over when he can actually make his debut. And Ronaldo was snapped getting stuck in to training work with his new team-mates, despite potentially not being allowed to make his Al-Nassr bow until January 22. Cristiano Ronaldo snapped in Al-Nassr training despite uncertainty on when his debut …

Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to call out Saudi Arabia's 'myriad of human rights issues' by Amnesty
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to call out Saudi Arabia's 'myriad of human rights issues' by Amnesty

Daily Mail  

Amnesty International have urged Cristiano Ronaldo discuss human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after his eye-watering move to Al-Nassr. And Amnesty encouraged Ronaldo to use his position to highlight important issues and call out Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record. Amnesty International urged Cristiano Ronaldo discuss human rights issues in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has also been accused of using …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appeared in the FIFA World Cup for one final time in Qatar last year. However, Portugal’s early exit from the tournament robbed them of a golden chance to experience the two greats of all time meeting in a World Cup fixture. The Old Trafford-based club decided to sever ties with Ronaldo ahead of Portugal’s opening …

Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi?
2 years ago

Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi?

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest coach spoke of his surprise as he looked out at a room filled with reporters on Tuesday. Today, I don’t know why…” Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia said at a news conference to present the Saudi Arabian club’s superstar signing. “It’s a new era!” said host and newsreader Weam Al Dakheel, who …

Thoughts with Hamlin and Ronaldo arrives in Riyadh – Tuesday’s sporting social
2 years ago

Thoughts with Hamlin and Ronaldo arrives in Riyadh – Tuesday’s sporting social

The Independent  

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Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of unveiling by Al Nassr
2 years ago

Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of unveiling by Al Nassr

Al Jazeera  

Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented at the club’s Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh at 7pm on Tuesday. Portugal’s footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club. Ronaldo, who left Manchester United under a cloud after slamming the club in a TV interview, will appear at …

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