Wives catcalled and turned away from shopping malls for 'exposing their shoulders' as their husbands toil playing football in stifling heat in front of sparse crowds... what life's really like for ex-
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Wives catcalled and turned away from shopping malls for 'exposing their shoulders' as their husbands toil playing football in stifling heat in front of sparse crowds... what life's really like for ex-

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Footballers' WAGs in Saudi Arabia have revealed how they have been publicly abused, catcalled and even refused entry into shops and restaurants because of how they are dressed - prompting some to question their future in the country. Female shoppers wearing traditional Saudi Arabian dress walk through the Kingdom Centre shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia One WAG was turned away from a shop malling because her upper arms and shoulders were not covered up Another footballer's partner said she can't wear shorts in public - even when at the beach - and added that she was shouted at because her shoulders and legs were showing Crowds gather in Riyadh ahead of the 2019 bout between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz. Among the glamorous WAGS whose partners now ply their trade in Saudi Arabia are Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez; Jordan Ozuna, Karim Benzema's girlfriend; Natalija llic, the wife of Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Larissa Pereira, former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino's wife. Social media influencer Georgina Rodriguez, who is in a relationship with Ronaldo, hangs out by a pool in Saudi Arabia It is against Saudi Arabia's rules for an unmarried couple to live together but Ronaldo and Georgina have set up home in a luxury 15 bedroom villa with their five children Georgina Rodriguez on a private jet on her way to Saudi Arabia Ronaldo, Georgina and their five children live in luxury in Riyadh - the capital of Saudi Arabia Cristiano Ronaldo takes a selfie after being unveiled as an Al Nassr player last year Rich and famous westerners all live in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh A map of Saudi Arabia which comprises the majority of territory on the Arabian Peninsula Former Madrid and France international Benzema and his partner have been spotted feasting on traditional French cuisine in Le Maschou, where a Wagyu Rib Eye beef steak will set you back by around 900 Saudi Riyals. Karim Benzema boards a private plane with some friends Brazilian footballer Roberto Firmino and wife Larissa Pereira take a dip in the sea Serbian Sergej Milinkovic-Savic signed for super league rival Al-Hilal FC for £34million where he earns roughly £17m per season Footballers have been attracted to Saudi Arabia by huge pay deals Marcelo Brozović moved to Saudi Arabia after signing for Al Nassr Footballers playing in the country's smaller clubs can earn anything between £20,000 to £30,000 per month tax free and are also given cars and rent-free villas to live in, which are located in compounds that come with swimming pools, tennis courts and health club facilities.

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