Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi?

Published January 4, 2023 6:51 AM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest coach spoke of his surprise as he looked out at a room filled with reporters. “Normally after the game there is three or four journalists. Today, I don’t know why…” Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia said at a news conference to present the Saudi Arabian club’s superstar signing. Ronaldo’s arrival on a two-and-a-half-year contract reportedly earning him up to $200 million-a-year is expected to heap unprecedented attention on Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League.

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