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Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

FILE - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 10, 2022. Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of his career in elite club soccer. In agreeing a contract until 2025, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has ended speculation about his future after having his contract terminated by Manchester United last month. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

FILE - Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 6, 2022. Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of his career in elite club soccer. In agreeing a contract until 2025, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has ended speculation about his future after having his contract terminated by Manchester United last month. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career