You wouldn't think Cristiano Ronaldo would have too much in common with former Northern Ireland boss Billy Bingham, but that all changed on Friday when the 37-year-old striker joined Al-Nassr.
The legendary Northern Ireland boss, who died earlier this year, also has links with the Saudi Arabian club having managed them for a short spell in the late 1980s.
Bingham took over the Riyadh based club for just under a year in 1987 as he juggled his international commitments with Northern Ireland.
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It proved to be a successful spell for Al-Nassr as they won their fifth King's Cup during Bingham's brief spell in charge.
No Ronaldo will be hoping to lead the club to further glory after signing a lucrative two-and-a-half year deal as he joins a club outside of Europe for the first time in his career.
"I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football," the five-time Ballon d'Or explained upon his announcement.
"I feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia."
And that's exactly why Al-Nassr view his transfer as so seismic, with a club statement reading: "This is more than history in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome, Cristiano, to your new home."
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