Abu Dhabi scores Real deal

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi may both be vying for the accolade of best footballer in the world, but now the Spain-based superstars have something else in common: they each play for clubs receiving significant funds from oil-rich Middle Eastern backers.

Emirate's stadium: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez (left) and Khadem Abdullah al-Qubaisi, CEO of IPIC
Emirate's stadium: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez (left) and Khadem Abdullah al-Qubaisi, CEO of IPIC
Published 28 October 2014, 16:06Updated 28 October 2014, 16:12
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