{"id":19066,"date":"2026-07-27T18:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19066"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:13:23","slug":"cristiano-ronaldos-saudi-based-club-is-choking-under-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19066","title":{"rendered":"Cristiano Ronaldo&#8217;s Saudi-Based Club Is &#8216;Choking&#8217; Under Debt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/cristiano-ronaldo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s Saudi club, Al-Nassr, is reportedly battling a severe financial crunch that is threatening the club\u2019s ability to compete in the transfer market. The growing debt burden has prompted emergency intervention from the Saudi Public Investment Fund as officials work to stabilize the club\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pro League side\u2019s reported financial crisis is also casting fresh doubt over whether the club can build a title-winning squad around Ronaldo after extending <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/399333\/cristiano-ronaldo-lands-75m-per-year-deal-with-saudi-arabian-club-al-nassr\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">his contract<\/a> through 2027.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Al-Nassr&#8217;s debts are approaching $1 billion (over 800 million Saudi Riyals), driven by massive spending on high-profile contracts like Cristiano Ronaldo&#8217;s and unauthorized summer signing\u2026\u2026.\ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udcc8 <\/p>\n<p>-goal <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9nZU9pG7pa\">pic.twitter.com\/9nZU9pG7pa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Legend (@Legendclaws) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Legendclaws\/status\/2081523278468751861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-cristiano-ronaldo-s-al-nassr-reportedly-grapples-with-massive-debt-cristiano-ronaldo-s-club-al-nassr-is-reportedly-choking-under-a-mounting-financial-crisis-that-has-left-the-saudi-giant-unable-to-strengthen-its-roster-this-summer\">Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s club, Al-Nassr, is reportedly \u201cchoking\u201d under a mounting financial crisis that has left the Saudi giant unable to strengthen its roster this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en\/news\/nearing-a-billion-debts-choke-al-nassr-with-no-new-signings\/blt8695659771de1de0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Goal<\/a>, citing Saudi outlet Arriyadiyah, the club\u2019s debts have ballooned to more than 800 million Saudi riyals (roughly $213 million). The crisis has forced the Saudi Public Investment Fund to step in with emergency measures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report claims Al-Nassr has effectively frozen new signings until club executives generate more revenue internally, despite already reaching an agreement to sign Real Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa. The PIF has also reportedly brought in consultants to help reduce spending and increase revenue, while also considering offers from potential investors interested in buying a stake in the club.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-al-nassr-ended-up-in-a-213-million-hole\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Al-Nassr Ended Up In A $213 Million Hole<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano Ronaldo at The FIFA World Cup 2026 (Portugal Vs Spain) In Dallas, USA\" class=\"wp-image-821580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1024%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=787%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Nassr\u2019s financial woes did not develop overnight. According to the report by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en\/news\/nearing-a-billion-debts-choke-al-nassr-with-no-new-signings\/blt8695659771de1de0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Arriyadiyah<\/a>, the Saudi Public Investment Fund believes a series of financial decisions made during the 2025-26 campaign pushed the club into its current predicament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While officials have not disclosed exactly which transactions created the shortfall, the reported response has been sweeping. PIF has allegedly stripped the club\u2019s executive leadership of some of its financial authority and enlisted outside commercial, financial, and legal advisers to review operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-debt-crisis-threatens-cristiano-ronaldo-s-al-nassr-ambitions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Debt Crisis Threatens Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s Al-Nassr Ambitions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-1536x1119.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=559%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-768x559.jpg\" alt=\"Herbalife Extends Decade-Long Partnership as Official Nutrition Sponsor of Cristiano Ronaldo\" class=\"wp-image-622816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1119%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=746%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768%2Cheight=559%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300%2Cheight=218%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1-scaled.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Herbal life\/MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Al-Nassr\u2019s current financial predicament, Ronaldo\u2019s recent decision to extend his stay at the club is also now facing renewed scrutiny. The Portuguese icon signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2025\/jun\/26\/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-new-al-nassr-contract\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">lucrative new contract<\/a> in June last year that keeps him in Riyadh through 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, reports suggest the club\u2019s mounting debt has effectively halted transfer business until new revenue is generated, raising fresh questions about whether Ronaldo will receive the reinforcements needed to challenge domestically and in Asia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since arriving in late 2022, the multiple-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner won the Saudi Pro League title for the first time last season, finally ending Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal\u2019s stronghold. However, if the financial constraints persist, Ronaldo could find himself leading a squad with fewer resources than many expected when he committed his future to the club.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ronaldo-eyes-portugal-reunion-at-al-nassr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ronaldo Eyes Portugal Reunion At Al-Nassr<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-1365x2048.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-788x1182.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano Ronaldo, along with Georgina Rodriguez and her son, meet Edu Aguirre and his family [**********]\" class=\"wp-image-825073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1365%2Cheight=2048%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=1770%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024%2Cheight=1536%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-788x1182.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=642%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-along-with-Georgina-Rodriguez-and-her-son-meet-Edu-Aguirre-and-his-family-MEGA1436081_020-428x642.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Europa Press \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Ronaldo is reportedly doing everything he can to lure Portugal teammate Bruno <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/es\/news\/cristiano-ronaldo-condiciones-al-nassr\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Fernandes to Al-Nassr<\/a>, despite the midfielder\u2019s public commitment to Manchester United. The five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner is leading an \u201cintense effort\u201d to persuade Fernandes to make the move to Saudi Arabia and reunite with him in Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reported push comes even after Fernandes turned down a lucrative Saudi offer earlier this year, explaining that he still believes he has more to achieve in European football. Still, Al-Nassr is said to remain interested in signing the Man United captain, although the Premier League side has no intention of sanctioning his departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should Ronaldo eventually convince his international teammate to reconsider, it would represent one of the biggest transfer coups in Saudi Pro League history and hand Al-Nassr another marquee name alongside the Portuguese superstar.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-cristiano-ronaldo-s-portugal-farewell-reportedly-set\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s Portugal Farewell Reportedly Set<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-1536x1027.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=527%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-788x527.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano Ronaldo in Houston, Texas\" class=\"wp-image-822323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536%2Cheight=1027%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180%2Cheight=789%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-1180x789.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=527%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-788x527.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=286%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-playing-at-the-2026-World-Cup-428x286.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh off the back of a disappointing World Cup 2026 campaign, Ronaldo\u2019s international farewell could reportedly come full circle at the stadium where his professional journey first began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner is expected to make one final appearance for Portugal against Wales in a UEFA Nations League fixture at Sporting CP\u2019s Est\u00e1dio Jos\u00e9 Alvalade on September 24, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-us\/lists\/cristiano-ronaldo-retire-portugal-date-goat-end-146-goal-international-career\/bltc525abffd776cd33\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Goal<\/a>. The venue holds special significance for Ronaldo, who came through Sporting\u2019s famed academy before making his senior debut there as a teenager and launching one of football\u2019s greatest careers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reported plan has yet to be confirmed by either Ronaldo or the Portuguese Football Federation, as <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/823731\/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-retirement-date\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">The Blast<\/a> reported. Still, it would provide a symbolic ending for the all-time international appearances and goals leader. Ronaldo would bow out having amassed an extraordinary 233 caps, 146 goals, and two major international trophies with Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cristiano Ronaldo\u2018s Saudi club, Al-Nassr, is reportedly battling a severe financial crunch that is threatening the club\u2019s ability to compete in the transfer market. The growing debt burden has prompted emergency intervention from the Saudi Public Investment Fund as officials work to stabilize the club\u2019s future. 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