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Could Ronaldo help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?

Will Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr help bring the World Cup to Saudi Arabia?

With Cristiano Ronaldo signing for Al-Nassr the Sports Desk podcast asks what it could mean for Saudi Arabia鈥檚 hopes of hosting the World Cup?

The 37-year-old has signed a a two and a half year contract to effectively end his playing career in the Saudi Pro League, where he鈥檒l reportedly receive聽the biggest football salary in history聽at more than 拢177m per year.

His new employers believe his arrival will "inspire鈥� their 鈥渓eague, nation and future generations鈥�, but could he also bring them a World Cup?

Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan & Matt Slater

Guests: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Felix Jakens, John Zerafa

Producer: Craig Lowe

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