The strict rules partners of star players must follow in Saudi Arabia

The partners of high-profile players who have moved to Saudi Arabia must adhere to a number of strict rules in the country.

The Middle Eastern country are essentially taking over football by adopting the same approach as China did a few years back by splashing out on massive fees and wages for some of the biggest names in world football.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the flagship signing, rescinding his Manchester United contract to join Al Nassr in an insane £173 million-a-year deal.

But after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund took control of the Saudi Pro League's four leading sides, Ronaldo has since been joined by household names like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Neves.

A slew of others like Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino are expected to move imminently and a plethora of stars continue to be linked with a transfer.

Odion Ighalo showed a glimpse of the luxury lifestyle on offer but players' other halves will need to be aware of some regulations in place.

When Ronaldo signed in December, it was reported by el Periodico that his influencer and model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez would have to dress with "modesty and decorum".

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When she posted a bikini snap from her pool on Instagram, it caused a serious stir online due to amount of flesh on display.

It is not compulsory to wear the abaya, but tight outfits with necklines and transparencies are prohibited.

A foreign woman is unable to import or consume alcohol or any pork products, as well as being banned from eating, drink or smoking in public places during the month of Ramadan.

In addition, for an outsider, permission is required to attend holy pilgrimages like Mecca and Medina.

There was concern as to whether Ronaldo and Rodriguez would be able to live together given they are not married but authorities have turned a blind eye to that and they now live in an exclusive compound with the rest of their family and entourage.

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Kante and Koulibaly wouldn't have that issue as they are all married, while Neves is engaged. Benzema's other half and mother of his fourth child, Jordan Ozuna, recently converted to Islam so her situation could be slightly different.

One change the players will have to get used to is the different training times, which can be at the afternoon or 10 at night during Ramadan and was something Ronaldo admitted he found "strange" at first.

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy turned down a lucrative offer from Al Khaleej as the lifestyle would not suit his family.