From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticised over its human rights record, is attempting to burnish its image and attract foreign interest

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By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia.

The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticised over its

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From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticised over its human rights record, is attempting to burnish its image and attract foreign interest

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