Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr last Friday, is by far the biggest catch for the oil and gas-rich Gulf states.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (R) poses for a selfie with the presenters during his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP PHOTO

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Since Brazilian legend Rivelino joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the late 1970s the Gulf region has become a lucrative haven as a final staging post for ageing stars.

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Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr last Friday, is by far the biggest catch for the oil and gas-rich Gulf states.

Cristiano Ronaldo (R) poses for a selfie with the presenters during his unveiling at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP PHOTO

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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