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Al-Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq Club – SAFF Roshn Saudi Pro League 2022-23 Cristiano Ronaldo warms up prior the Al-Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq Club during the Match Day 14 of the SAFF Roshn Saudi Pro League 2022-23 at Mrsool Park Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Mrsool Park Stadium Saudi Arabia PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xStringerx 2023.01.22_PSI03235.GS.WEST_HOA_000503

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Saudi Arabia is aiming for gold when it comes to soccer. Not only did they sign the biggest player but are also making moves to acquire others. A few reports suggest that the rival club of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is planning to pitch a potential offer to Lionel Messi. Having Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the same league will bring in a barrage of fans.

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 03: Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo gestures during a ceremony held at Mrsool Park Stadium for his transfer to the Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 3, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Saad/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
It was made clear that clubs from the Saudi Arabian League are getting some backing from the kingdom. They instructed clubs to go after big soccer names. Saudi Arabia is doing everything in the books to increase the reach of their soccer league, and so far, it has been working tremendously.
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The big news after signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Yesterday Saudi Arabia got big news that meant a next step in the plans. They announced that the next edition of the Club World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in December 2023. This will definitely bring a positive vibe in the soccer department in Arabia. Their offer to Cristiano Ronaldo was proof that the kingdom has now decided to aim for the recognition of the Saudi Arabian soccer league.
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia will host the Club World Cup in December. pic.twitter.com/xKrPJKgDXU
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When Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United, no one had any idea that the star soccer player might leave Europe. Not only did that come as a surprise, but the lucrative offer that came from Al-Nassr had fans baffled. Some thought that Al-Nassr is making a mistake in giving aging Cristiano Ronaldo 200 million dollars a year.
Not only is Ronaldo proving himself in the Arabian league, but this move was just a part of a greater idea. Given the insane fan following that came to the Saudi Arabian league, the plan of signing Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be working, and now that they are hosting the Club World Cup, the next stage of the plan is in effect.
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The aim is to host the biggest tournament
Signing Cristiano Ronaldo came with another significant opportunity. Saudi Arabia has been eying to host the FIFA World Cup for a long time now. They report that the plan is to make Cristiano Ronaldo the representative of the Saudi Arabian bid for the world cup. However, the details of this plan are different.

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 03: Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo and President of Al Nassr FC. Musalli Al-Muammar sign an agreement during a ceremony at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 03, 2023. (Photo by AL Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Whatever the action may be, winning the hosting for Club World Cup will give the Saudi Arabia the incentive to keep planning for FIFA WC.
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After watching Qatar pulling off a miracle in hosting the tournament, the plans of Saudi Arabia seem reasonable and not far from plausible. What will happen, however, only time will tell.
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