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Cristiano Ronaldo is urged to use his platform to call out Saudi Arabia's 'myriad of human rights issues' by Amnesty International after signing £175m-a-year deal with Al-Nassr - as they warn him not to 'become a tool of their sportswashing'

Amnesty International have urged Cristiano Ronaldo discuss human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after his eye-watering move to Al-Nassr.

The 37-year-old joined the Saudi club last month after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United and will reportedly earn £175m a year.

And the human rights group encouraged Ronaldo to use his position to highlight important issues and call out Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record.

Amnesty International urged Cristiano Ronaldo discuss human rights issues in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International urged Cristiano Ronaldo discuss human rights issues in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been accused of using sportswashing after several high-profile sporting events have been held in the country such as heavyweight boxing bouts, a Formula One Grand Prix while they have funded the controversial LIV Golf Breakaway League.