Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes
Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.
Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo added to to his pool of goals in the Saudi Pro League as he scored a second hattrick for Al Nassr against Damac all in the first half to eventually give Al Nassr a 3-0 victory away from home.
In one of the most unexpected moves in sports history, the former Manchester United forward agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to play in the Saudi Pro League.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Arabia giants Al Ahli Jeddah, the club announced on Sunday.