Is sport really all about money? Some of the world’s greatest footballers are moving to Saudi Arabia for incredible sums. Some fans think we face a battle for the sport’s soul.
Top striker latest lured by Saudi salary
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Saudi Arabian - The second-largest country in the Arab world, with a population of nearly 35 million.
De facto - Something that happens in practice, in contrast to that which happens de jure, or according to the law.
Cristiano Ronaldo - A Portuguese football player, known as one of the best in the world.
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
United Arab Emirates - A country in the Middle East, and the location of Dubai.
Net worth - The amount of assets or money that a person has after their debts have been taken away.