Cristiano Ronaldo has become the star face of the Saudi Pro League. With the kind of audience pull that Ronaldo enjoys, Al Nassr has raked in profits of more than $500 million. The Saudi club has now slowly started to become a global name. In addition to this, Al Nassr is now reaching the same heights as clubs like Real Madrid and Inter Miami on social media platforms.
One of the most famous athletes, CR7 is the most followed person on Instagram followed by his arch-rival Lionel Messi. The Al Nassr player has a fan following of 604 million on Instagram!
Cristiano Ronaldo turns Al Nassr into a global name
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s fan base is huge. During Al Nassr’s recent fixture against Persepolis, thousands of fans ran crazy following the team bus to get a glimpse of CR7. Following his arrival at the club, Al Nassr is now also reaping the benefits of their TikTok account.
Al Nassr has touched a new milestone in its journey to attract global attraction. It has become the most popular and interactive Saudi club in Asia on the TikTok platform. In addition to Ronaldo, the credit also goes out to the club’s management.
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نادي #النصر السعودي الأكثر شعبية وتفاعل في قارّة آسيا عَبر منصة 'تيك توك'.
— كورة | #النصر 🦁 (@9NFCBALL) September 22, 2023
The focus on the revenue model of the club has worked wonders, with making some popular signings and investing in the right direction. Other clubs, who enjoy the same level of attraction on TikTok, are Real Madrid, Inter Miami, Al Ahly SC from Egypt, and Melbourne Victory FC from Australia.
Citing these incredible feats that Ronaldo has helped Al Nassr achieve. CR7 has also been given the honor of being the brand ambassador of one of Saudi’s biggest events.
CR7 is the brand ambassador for Saudi Arabia’s global event
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the brand ambassador for the Riyadh Season. The decision has been taken by Turki Alalshikh, who are also spearheading the event. Turki is also Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA). Ronaldo shared this year’s slogan, “Big Time”.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s star power is set to amplify the event’s global reach. His association adds a touch of glamour to Saudi Arabia’s relentless efforts to promote its entertainment industry. From the captivating opening night, featuring the much-anticipated ‘Battle of the Baddest’ between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, to an array of cultural and artistic showcases.
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With Cristiano Ronaldo lending his charisma to Riyadh Season, the event is primed to become a global sensation, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to creating world-class entertainment spectacles. Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence will make the event a greater success? Let us know in the comments below.
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