Cristiano Ronaldo surprised everyone with his move to Saudi after leaving Manchester United. However, the move also drew criticism from soccer players and experts claiming that he ruined his future for money. Papu Gomez also made a similar criticism. However, it now looks like he is going to retire from the game himself after receiving a sudden and unexpected ban.

Amid all the chaos, the Portuguese soccer veteran and his family are enjoying their time in Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Jr. also started training with the Al Nassr academy. In retrospect, it looks like Cristiano Ronaldo made the right decision to join the Saudi Pro League. Also, the league is reaping benefits with the involvement of him and other top soccer stars.

Papu Gomez eyeing retirement after getting banned

Papu Gomez recently took aim at Cristiano Ronaldo and others for making a move to Saudi Arabia. He said, “I decided to join Serie A side Monza also because of my family as I received a proposal from Saudi…”. He was quick to then express his reluctance to uproot his children and family to “the middle of the desert”. It looks like his statement and criticism of the Saudi Pro League has backfired. The Argentinian World Cup winner is now facing a ban and considering retirement.

Papu Gomez failed his dope test that happened during his stint with Sevilla. There is also a big chance that he will lose his World Cup winners medal. The ban is not yet in effect with his current club AC Monza. However, the Italian Soccer Federation will ban him, once they receive confirmation. Papu Gomez is considering to appeal the ban in the court. However, if the appeal fails, Gomez will consider retirement from soccer.

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On the other hand, the man who he once criticized, Cristiano Ronaldo is having a blast in the Middle East. The league is also enjoying increased viewership with the help of the Portuguese soccer star. There is a high chance that Cristiano Ronaldo will spend his remaining years in the cash-rich league. He is still the biggest star of the league despite the signings of other star soccer players.

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The thinking of players has now changed to a certain extent after the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al Nassr player has raised the quality of the Saudi league. Derbies in Saudi Arabia now have the same passion as the derbies in the European leagues. The soccer players do join Saudi Arabia for big financial packages. However, they are also under pressure now to deliver great performances.

The Saudi League is also preparing big investments in the January transfer window. The success of the league has also meant that the Saudi Women’s League is also attracting viewership and sponsorship. However, the women’s league will take time as it’s first the matches have just been televised live. They are also likely to sign top soccer women players to increase the quality of the league in the coming seasons.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s main focus is to keep regularly playing to keep himself ready for the Euros next year. It seems the Saudi League is the perfect place for the Portuguese star to keep him at the top of his game. Do you think CR7 will lead the Portuguese national team to glory in the 2024 Euros? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.