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Could Ronaldo help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?
Manage episode 351722166 series 2943541
With Cristiano Ronaldo signing for Al-Nassr the Sports Desk podcast asks what it could mean for Saudi Arabia’s hopes of hosting the World Cup?
The 37-year-old has signed a a two and a half year contract to effectively end his playing career in the Saudi Pro League, where he’ll reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year.
His new employers believe his arrival will "inspire” their “league, nation and future generations”, but could he also bring them a World Cup?
Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan & Matt Slater
Guests: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Felix Jakens, John Zerafa
Producer: Craig Lowe
103 episodes
Manage episode 351722166 series 2943541
With Cristiano Ronaldo signing for Al-Nassr the Sports Desk podcast asks what it could mean for Saudi Arabia’s hopes of hosting the World Cup?
The 37-year-old has signed a a two and a half year contract to effectively end his playing career in the Saudi Pro League, where he’ll reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year.
His new employers believe his arrival will "inspire” their “league, nation and future generations”, but could he also bring them a World Cup?
Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan & Matt Slater
Guests: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Felix Jakens, John Zerafa
Producer: Craig Lowe
103 episodes
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