-Former Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad said Cristiano Ronaldo – who joined Al Nassr in December 2022 – is the only foreign player in the Saudi Pro League who truly deserves his multi-million-dollar salary.

Prince Abdullah, who was in the post from 2014 to 2017 - before the huge influx of foreign players that has transformed the league - also warned that the influx is sidelining local talent and threatening the national team’s future.