Saudis in 'Difficult' Talks to Keep Ronaldo Next Season: PIF Source

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is in question after another record-breaking season, while Air Arabia becomes the first airline in the region to accept crypto payments. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is investing $10 billion to take the lead in the AI revolution.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.- Saudi Arabia is trying to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to continue his adventure in the kingdom, but the negotiation is "difficult", said Thursday to the AFP a source close to the spokesmen, which highlights the possibility of signing by Al Hilal, one of the participants in the next World Cup of Clubs. The Portuguese star of 40 years announced at the beginning of the week on social networks the end of the "chapter" with his …

At the end of the contract with the club of Al-Nassr, the 40-year-old Portuguese star would be looking for a qualified team for the World Clubs this summer in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo readies to leave the Saudi Pro League

The NewsThe soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be readying his exit from the Saudi Pro League, potentially closing a chapter in which he became an unlikely ambassador for the vast transformations underway in the kingdom. The Portuguese striker in 2022 agreed a $227-million contract with Al Nassr FC amid a spending boom that ultimately grew the SPL’s visibility and its sponsorships. The mega-signings were part of largely successful ef…

While the future of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia is unclear, the country would like to keep it, but the negotiations are "difficult".

Ronaldo’s Saudi future unclear despite Al Hilal interest

Saudi Arabian officials are in “difficult” talks to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in the country, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Thursday, after the star footballer suggested he was leaving Al Nassr.