The Unlikely Champion of Saudi Arabia's Sports Gambit The news that Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have claimed their first major title in the Saudi Pro League has sparked a mix of emotions among football enthusiasts.
For some, it's a victory for the Portuguese superstar, who had been struggling to replicate his former glories in Riyadh.
Others see this as another chapter in the kingdom's ambitious plan to buy its way to sporting success.