Saudi Arabia 'taking sports to new dimension': Ronaldo

Notable progress in Saudi Arabia's sports landscape which has seen the kingdom hosting several mega-events across various sports has also impressed Cristiano Ronaldo who has praised the country for "taking sports to a whole new dimension".

Ronaldo, who has had a remarkable calendar year with over 50 goals, joined the Saudi Pro League after joining Al Nassr in December 2022 and has brought significant recognition and fame to the country and its evolving sports landscape.

Apart from football, the country has also hosted other sporting events including boxing, Formula 1 races and others.

On Saturday, the Kingdom witnessed another mega sporting event with heavyweight boxers Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder — along with others — featuring in a star-studded fight night with Ronaldo, Connor McGregor and others in attendance, reported goal.com.

Taking to social media, an elated Ronaldo commended the Kingdom for the "unparalleled vision and execution" of its sports-related policies.

With the Portuguese star's two-year contract, the biggest of its kind in the world, set to expire in 2025, it seems that the country is likely to maintain its current trajectory of sports frenzy in the coming months and years.

Saudi Arabia's progress in sports is further cemented by the fact that the country is set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034.