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Could Ronaldo help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?

Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:59:01
Publish Date: 2023-01-05 17:56:00
Description: With Cristiano Ronaldo signing for Al-Nassr the Sports Desk podcast asks what it could mean for Saudi Arabia’s hopes of hosting the World Cup? The 37-year-old has signed a a two and a half year contract to effectively end his playing career in the Saudi Pro League, where he’ll reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year. His new employers believe his arrival will "inspire” their “league, nation and future generations”, but could he also bring them a World Cup? Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan & Matt Slater Guests: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Felix Jakens, John Zerafa Producer: Craig Lowe
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