"It’s only going to get worse" - Ex-Liverpool star says Cristiano Ronaldo could become Portugal's prime minister after being 'bought' by Saudi Arabia
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has weighed in on the evolving influence of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, asserting that the Portuguese global reach could transcend into the political and corporate realms. Collymore’s bold comments came on the back of Ronaldo’s claim that the Saudi Pro League was better than Ligue 1.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, is undisputedly one of the most popular athletes in the world. In September, the Al-Nassr man celebrated reaching one billion followers across social media platforms. Due to the large following Ronaldo has amassed, his opinions could go viral not only in the football world but also beyond the sport.
Stan Collymore recently gave his two cents on the power that Cristiano Ronaldo has in shaping narratives and public opinion. He wrote in his column on Caught Offside:
