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'I want to make people happy' - Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side

SAUDI ARABIA SOCCER RONALDO

Cristiano Ronaldo, his partner Georgina Rodriguez, and children at the ceremony Source: AAP / STR/EPA

Cristiano Ronaldo has been welcomed by AlNassr fans in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in a presentation ceremony in front of 25,000 football fans. Ronaldo has come to the oil rich nation with a record-setting contract for two and a half years, after turning down offers from several clubs around the world, including from Australia.


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

Source: SBS News


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Cristiano Ronaldo has been welcomed by AlNassr fans in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in a presentation ceremony in front of 25,000 football fans. Ronaldo has come to the oil rich nation with a record-setting contract for two and a half years, after turning down offers from several clubs around the world, including from Australia.


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