“Do they pay me to come here? Yes. But we must not lose perspective… Changes cannot happen from one day to the next 100%, because society is not prepared for a radical change. No society has ever been like this in history, this change has to happen gradually. I believe that all these things that are happening in the country mean that this change, instead of happening in 50 or 60 years, will happen in a much shorter time. And I believe that, in some way, despite all the criticism, it is worth it and I accept the criticism, I respect it.” 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, Rafael Nadal gives brutally honest verdict on Saudi Arabia criticism and sportswashing claims [Tennis 365]