Neil Joyce

Saudi Arabia set to profit from Ronaldo move, says football finance expert

Neil Joyce: The growth of the Al-Nassr fanbase after Ronaldo joined went from under a million fans to like eight million in a space of like 10 days
As well as luring Ronaldo, Saudi Arabia has signed up Messi as a tourism ambassador, with the country hosting a new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between them

By Reuters · 19 January 2023