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According to Joyce, Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia would also set a precedent for more big-name players to arrive and develop the Saudi league in the same way to Pele's impact on US Soccer after he joined New York Cosmos in 1975.
Coming at the same time as his acrimonious United exit, Ronaldo's failed quest to finally win the World Cup underlined his descent to the ranks of football's mere mortals.
Karim Benzema was one of the first major moves to the country following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January.
Ronaldo's arrival in January to play for the Riyadh-based Al-Nassr club is what first drew global attention to ongoing efforts to boost the Saudi Pro League.
Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/saudi-league-kicks-off-hoping-world-is-watching
Ronaldo's second coming at United was even more explosive as he set the league alight in an otherwise uninspiring 2021/22 season for the club.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1828088/Man-Utd-learn-past-mistakes-David-de-Gea-transfer
Ronaldo's side, Al-Nassir, have added to their ranks by signing Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan.
Saudi Arabia, led by de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- Ronaldo's contemporary at 37 -- will host upcoming editions of the Asian Games and Asian Winter Games, as well as football's men's and women's Asian Cups.
Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/01/unique-ronaldo-gets-rapturous-welcome-new-saudi-club
When Tartt moved back to Manchester City at the end of season 1, his spiked, middle-peak was inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo's look in real life.
Source: https://screenrant.com/ted-lasso-characters-real-footballers-soccer-players-inspiration/