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Thank you. Hello and welcome, hello and welcome everybody to the Total Soccer show.

My name is Taylor Rockwell, and it's time for the return of the big thing.

Each week, except for the last month, we dedicate the Friday show to discussing a big story that we haven't yet covered in depth.

And this week, it's Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia, as well as a

broader look at how and why Saudi Arabia is spending so much money on soccer. Here with me to do so

are two wonderful fellas. Up first is a man who deserves to be paid $250 million per season.

It's Joe Lowry. Hi, Joe. You know what, Taylor, it's an honor. I appreciate you

recognize. No, I can't even fathom how much money this is. I was thinking about how much money this is in practical terms and we can talk about more of the details of Ronaldo's contract later. But I can't. It just doesn't compete for me. I don't. It doesn't add up. I can't. It doesn't work. Taylor, you have the authority to pay Joe $250 million a season.

That is up to you whether you want to do that or not.

Yeah, I debated whether or not this was the way to begin this show.

I'm going to move us swiftly along.

Graham, your aim is my agent. Great work.

That voice you just heard is a man who I hope when we do his official TSS unveiling looks as hopefully happier than Cristiano Rinaldo looked.

It's Graham Ruffin. Hi, Graham.

I wouldn't count on that. Happiness isn't really my brand. It's certainly outwardly happiness.

And there wasn't much of that from Chrisrinaldo at his unveiling as you reference

as an Al Nassar player this week. Well imagine how disappointed you would be if you thought you were

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