Shakeel Muhammad

Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his era in European football with a move to the Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr FC. The transfer was motivated by a lack of interest from top European clubs, who were deterred by Ronaldo's age and difficult personality, as well as his lack of defensive work. Ronaldo will have the chance to play for a team that is built around him at Al Nassr and will reportedly earn $500 million over the course of his two-and-a-half-year contract, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world. While the move may not be popular with European football fans, it allows Ronaldo to continue playing at a high level and be financially rewarded in a way few other players could hope for.