Messi Caught In Ronaldo's Crossfire!

The Saudi Pro League has been a massive talking point in recent weeks, thanks to the large sums of money being used to purchase players entering the twilight stages of their careers. It all started with Cristiano Ronaldo when he signed for Al Nassr on a mouthwatering $200 million a year. Saudi Arabia was also the home for a local talent, in the coaching department, Pitso Mosimane.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently slammed the likes of European leagues and American leagues alike, saying he is up for the challenge and is ready to compete for trophies in Saudi Arabia!

Jingles coached Al Hilal to promotion in the second division but has since announced he has yet to be paid for the last 5 months of his tenure. This is hugely contradictory to the sums of money coming out of the country.

On the latest episode of the International News Desk, former Mamelodi Sundowns, and Sheffield Wednesday goalie Sean Roberts speaks with Soccer Laduma international news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield about the antics relating to Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Pro League. The gents discuss Ronaldo's recent statement directed at Lionel Messi and the latest transfer coming from Old Trafford!