Cristiano Ronaldo’s $1 Billion Deal With Saudi Arabia Is the Biggest Deal in Soccer History?

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s $1 Billion Deal With Saudi Arabia Is the Biggest Deal in Soccer History?

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