Cristiano Ronaldo features in ‘Saudi Pro League: Kickoff’ docuseries on Netflix

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is featuring in a special documentary on Netflix. You can find CR7 on the special ‘Saudi Pro League: Kickoff’ football docuseries on the streaming platform. It features six episodes.

Ronaldo promoted the teaser of the documentary on his official social media handles. The series focuses on the footballer’s historic transfer from Manchester United to the Saudi Pro League back in 2022.

The landmark transfer changed football for the Gulf region for better. Since Ronaldo’s participation in the Saudi Pro League as part of al-Nassr, numerous other football stars such as Neymar Jr, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane and Ngolo Kante have also arrived.

Ronaldo’s transfer goes beyond financial considerations

Cristiano Ronaldo noted in the special documentary streaming on Netflix that the primary motivation for making a shocking transfer to Saudi Arabia is to explore uncharted territory and leave a lasting legacy.

Speaking in the trailer, the footballer explained that his decision goes beyond financial considerations. His presence in the Saudi Pro League has established the league as a viable destination for elite European players and coaches.

In the trailer, Ronaldo addressed criticism he faced for the transfer. In the debut season in the league, he scored 14 goals in 16 matches, proving his adaptability in a different footballing environment. Keep an eye out for more details.