Top 20 richest soccer clubs in the world
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Top 20 richest soccer clubs in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League can eventually become a top-five soccer league in the world. The Portugal superstar joined Al-Nassr in January after departing Manchester United by mutual consent. He is reportedly earning around $75 million per season to play in the Middle East. “Step by step, I think this league […]

Top 20 richest soccer clubs in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League can eventually become a top-five soccer league in the world. The Portugal superstar joined Al-Nassr in January after departing Manchester United by mutual consent. He is reportedly earning around $75 million per season to play in the Middle East. “Step by step, I think this league […]

Business of Soccer

/ 31 days ago

Ronaldo back atop Forbes' highest paid athlete list

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved back to the top of the world's highest paid athlete list by Forbes. The Portugal international's switch to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr helped bump him up to regain the top spot. Ronaldo was previously third in the American business magazine's 2022 rankings. He last finished atop of the list in […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 44 days ago

Premier League official paid thousands to referee Saudi match

Michael Oliver, a current Premier League referee, earned about $3,000 to officiate a match in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The Premier League referee traveled to the Middle Eastern country to call a game between Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The Daily Mail […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 90 days ago

Erik ten Hag says he did not lose sleep over Ronaldo departure

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said that he lost no sleep over the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from the club. The Dutchman who took over the reins at Old Trafford last summer has already turned around the fortunes and won over the fans in quick time. The 53-year-old also led the club to […]

Al Nassr

/ 135 days ago

Fan pays $2.6 million for VIP ticket to watch Messi vs Ronaldo

A soccer fan has paid around $2.6 million for a ticket to watch Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off. The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabian All-Stars is set for Thursday, Jan. 19. Players from Al Hilal and Ronaldo's club Al Nassr will fill out the Saudi side. Bidding for the VIP ticket […]

Al Nassr

/ 141 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo match in Saudi Arabia to air on beIN Sports Xtra

The latest, and potentially last battle between Messi and Ronaldo is taking place in Saudi Arabia, and beIN SPORTS have the exclusive coverage. The contest is on Thursday, Jan. 19, beginning at 11:30AM ET live on beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español. Kickoff time is Noon ET. Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia […]

Al Nassr

/ 151 days ago

Ronaldo contract has clause for Newcastle loan: report says

Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, is not quite done with the UEFA Champions League. A clause in the star's contract with his new club could allow him to make a loan move back to Europe next season if one club finishes in a Champions League spot. That club is Newcastle […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 154 days ago

How to watch Saudi Arabia Pro League from USA

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a major deal with Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr. But if you're a fan of Ronaldo, how do you watch the Saudi Arabia Pro League? After all, the superstar is one of the most popular athletes in the world. The Portugal international currently has 526 million followers on Instagram. Al Nassr […]

Al Nassr

/ 154 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr in $211 million per year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The mammoth move will reportedly earn the superstar over $200 million per season. This would make Ronaldo the highest-paid soccer player on the planet. To put the financial terms into perspective, the Portugal international will roughly make the same as the entire […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 154 days ago

Sporting KC nearly signed Cristiano Ronaldo

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday. The former Manchester United player made the switch as a free agent after leaving the Premier League side last month. While news of the transfer is not exactly shocking, Ronaldo did actually almost sign with a Major League Soccer team. […]

Argentina

/ 169 days ago

An Argentina World Cup win will end the Messi Ronaldo debate

Most soccer fans have an answer. Not necessarily that they outwardly support one player or the other. Instead, they just believe one of the players is simply better than the other. The Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate has dominated the world of soccer for the last decade and a half. Their frequent duels between […]