The Spaniard has managed two of the most important teams in Saudi Arabia: Al-Ittihad in 2012-13 and, in two stages (2014 and 2016), Al Nassr. The latter club has completed a staggering €200 million per year deal for former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo.

Speaking of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in football, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, and the challenges the Portuguese will face after his latest move, Caneda said (via Diario AS):

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Caneda also reflected upon the ambitions of Saudi Arabian clubs and the country itself in the future in the wake of the Ronaldo signing. When quizzed over Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive offer, the Spaniard claimed that other players also get decent pay in Saudi.

Cristiano Ronaldo fans claim his presentation at Al Nassr had more hype than Lionel Messi’s World Cup win

Cristiano Ronaldo fans have claimed that his recent presentation at Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian football club, was more hyped than Lionel Messi’s World Cup win with Argentina.

Ronaldo, who recently joined the club on a massive deal, was greeted by a large crowd of fans at his presentation. The two fan bases have since gone against each other ever since.

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