Amnesty urges Ronaldo to speak out over human rights in Saudi Arabia

  • Ronaldo has joined Al Nassr for reported £177m a year
  • Amnesty says signing follows pattern of sportswashing

Cristiano Ronaldo’s praise for Saudi Arabia – calling his new hosts an “amazing country” – on arrival at his new club Al Nassr has prompted Amnesty International to call on the former Manchester United player to use his celebrity to highlight the kingdom’s “appalling” human rights record.

The 37-year-old arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday after signing a deal reportedly worth £177m a year until 2025, making him the highest-paid footballer in history.

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