From Cristiano Ronaldo to Ronaldinho: how these 10 football stars earned UAE Golden Visas and made Emirates second home for business and beyond
From Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba to Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra, several football legends have secured UAE Golden Visas and built connections with the region beyond the pitch. From business ventures and youth development to media careers and sports investments, explore how 10 footballers have used their long-term residency to expand their professional and personal ties with the Emirates.
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- Sports
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- The Times Of India
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- soror shaiza
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- Friday, 16 October 2026, 11:27 pm IST
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