Cristiano Ronaldo’s Impact Visible As Saudi Pro League Ranked Number 1 League in Asia
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The Saudi Pro League (SPL) currently holds the top rank in Asia, supporting Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction that it won't be long before it competes with Europe's premier leagues.
Over the years, football in the Gulf State has experienced significant growth, with remarkable improvements each season.
Fueled by enticing deals, the Saudi Arabian top-flight has successfully attracted some of the world's finest players to Asia, the most populous continent on Earth.
Notably, in January 2023, Al-Nassr secured what is arguably the greatest transfer ever made by an Asian football club, signing Cristiano Ronaldofrom Manchester United.
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FootballTaking the lead in the SPL's charge, the Riyadh-based club orchestrated a mass exodus of top football talents, with Ronaldo's astonishing £175 million-a-year contract setting the tone, per Arab News.
In a previous interview, Ronaldo boldly proclaimed his belief that the SPL will evolve into a «top-five league in the world.»
Ronaldo's Saudi league impactThe SPL consistently achieves the highest coefficient in Asia, mainly due to the exceptional performances of its clubs in the AFC Champions League.
However, the addition of Ronaldo to Al-Nassr has had a transformative effect. A fascinating trend has emerged, attracting a host of top-tier players to the Gulf State.
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