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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘rejects £5.3million-a-year to be face of Saudi Arabian tourism’ with fears over human rights record

CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly turned down a £5.3million-a-year offer to be the face of Saudi Arabia tourism. But the Middle East country has not given up hope of attracting a world-class footballer to help them out, with Lionel Messi in their sights.

Concerns have been raised over Saudi Arabia's human rights record as the country tries to attract world-class sport to its shores.