The superstar from Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down a huge offer to star in a Saudi Arabia tourism advertisement.
According to reports The Telegraph The Juventus player has been offered a figure that is reportedly 6 million euros per year (IDR 102 billion). The agreement requires Ronaldo to appear in commercial advertisements and visit the country.
Saudi Arabia is trying to improve their image internationally, using sport as a primary tool.
The country held the Supercopa de Espana last year in Jeddah, with Madrid winning over Barcelona, Valencia and Atletico Madrid. The tournament caused quite a stir in Spain.
Not only Ronaldo, according to the report the Argentine and Barcelona stars, Lionel Messi also got an offer from Saudi Arabia, but he also did not accept it.
Saudi Arabia has been accused by the international community of human rights abuses and is trying to change that view.
Through the “Visit Saudi” campaign, it will aim to become an attractive tourist destination, and enlisting the help of famous football players will be of great help in this regard.
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