Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives in Riyadh to Join Al-Nasr

In this photo provided by Al Nasr Club, Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Riyadh International Airport, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Courtesy of Al-Nasr Club via AP)
In this photo provided by Al Nasr Club, Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Riyadh International Airport, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Courtesy of Al-Nasr Club via AP)
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Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives in Riyadh to Join Al-Nasr

In this photo provided by Al Nasr Club, Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Riyadh International Airport, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Courtesy of Al-Nasr Club via AP)
In this photo provided by Al Nasr Club, Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Riyadh International Airport, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Courtesy of Al-Nasr Club via AP)

World football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh on Monday night to join Al-Nasr, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He was received by President of the club's Board of Directors Mesli Al-Muammar, his deputy Abdullah Al-Omrani, and CEO Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and a group of children, affiliated to the club's fans.

Ronaldo’s presentation will be held at Al-Nasr's stadium on Tuesday.

Fans have clamored for tickets for the event. Priced at 15 riyals, the proceeds will go to the Ehsan charity platform.

Al-Nasr announced the signing of one of the world’s biggest sports stars on social media on Friday.

Ronaldo has won five European Champions Leagues with Real Madrid and Manchester United.

“The signing of a player the size of Cristiano Ronaldo is extraordinary, and contributes to the development of Saudi football,” said Al-Nasr's French coach Rudy Garcia, who has coached Lyon and Roma.

“We are happy with his arrival. The first goal is to work so he can adapt to our team, to enjoy playing for Al-Nasr, and to entertain the fans.”



Toyota Confirms it Will End Olympics, Paralympics Sponsorship

Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
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Toyota Confirms it Will End Olympics, Paralympics Sponsorship

Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
Akio Toyoda (Reuters)

Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda confirmed on Thursday the company will not renew its 10-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics and Paralympics following the Paris Games.
The world's biggest automaker, which had already suggested it would not renew the contract when it expired, will continue to financially support athletes, Toyoda said in the company-owned media channel.
Earlier this month, Panasonic Holdings announced it would also end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor after it became an official partner of the Olympic Games in 1987, according to Reuters.
The International Olympics Committee saw revenues of $2.295 billion from its top sponsors for the period 2017-2021, the second-biggest source of income for the Olympic movement, with broadcasters paying $4.544 billion over the same period.