Posted by Cristiano Ronaldo has been signed by Al-Nassr, and Amnesty International researcher for the Middle East, Dana Ahmed, has urged him to speak out against Saudi Arabia’s abuses of human rights.
Ahmed made this statement after Ronaldo’s transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League was officially finalized.
At Mrsool Park on Tuesday, Ronaldo, 37, was formally introduced as an Al-Nassr player in front of the team’s supporters.
Ronaldo claimed prior to the reveal that he wants to advance not only Saudi Arabian football but also the Middle East region as a whole.
Ahmed has since urged the former Manchester United forward to act humanely and speak out against countrywide human rights abuses.
“Saudi Arabia regularly executes people for crimes including murder, rape, and drug smuggling,” Ahmed stated (via Amnesty.org).
“Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn’t let his notoriety and celebrity status turn him into a sportswashing prop for the Saudis.
He ought to speak out on the numerous human rights concerns facing the nation while he is employed by Al-Nassr.