Saudi Arabia Premier league

[Moomin]

When did they become a European state?

When UEFA accepts a massive wedge off them.

 

[evo1878]

I agree, but I think things will move on from that point.
They won't be satisfied in a competition under UEFA Control.
They, as well as the other "big" clubs will bite the bullet on that point eventually and go their own way.
Saudi money will drive that and their clubs will be at the forefront with the R. Madrid and Barca.

Correct. I will predict that Saudi will end up acquiring / dominating FIFA and there will be a franchised World Super League with 2 ‘east’ & ‘west’ conferences style set up. European teams will be blended between the two conferences. So will Saudi PIFs 4 teams. UEFA champions league & EPL will both be dead within 5 years in their current format.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

When UEFA accepts a massive wedge off them.

Can see them setting up their own rival ‘champions league’, paying teams insane amounts, then UEFA will merge the 2 competitions.Madrid and Barcelona would be more than willing.

Shall be the final nail in the coffin for domestic football.

 

[Yarrgh]

Massive Al-Hilal fan, I am
As the table confirms I am Delighted that we won the title last season, we have 66 trophies in our history as I understand

Can’t stand those Al-Ittihad small time [Poor language removed]
And don’t get me started on Al Nassr who think they are the dogs but only have 26 trophies

Glory hunting Hilalite. Typical.

 

[wm02]

Glory hunting Hilalite. Typical.

These Hilalites will never experience the glory of lifting the Ooredoo Cup.
Up the Fierce!

 

[Librarian]

Glory hunting Hilalite. Typical.

Shut it, I’ve been a Hilalite for hours
I bleed whatever colour it is they play in

 

[GP_Monty]

Can see them setting up their own rival ‘champions league’, paying teams insane amounts, then UEFA will merge the 2 competitions.Madrid and Barcelona would be more than willing.

Shall be the final nail in the coffin for domestic football.

They're already making the World Club Cup a "proper" tournament of about 32 teams aren't they, this will become the big thing now I suspect.

 

[matty1878]

Can see them setting up their own rival ‘champions league’, paying teams insane amounts, then UEFA will merge the 2 competitions.Madrid and Barcelona would be more than willing.

Shall be the final nail in the coffin for domestic football.

the one in everton happened ages ago so it doesn’t effect us lol

 

[JimmyJeffers]

the one in everton happened ages ago so it doesn’t effect us lol

Exactly Matthew. We shall still be playing MK dons in the Farmfoods Cup.

 

[coollino]

 

[Nymzee]

So does this Saudi experiment just end in 2 years when everyone retires filthy rich

 

[LEONARD]

 

[MichaelEFC96]

How are they getting so many players on the cheap? 35m for Mahrez in today's market is a steal.

Surprised City have accepted that

 

[Wizard]

How are they getting so many players on the cheap? 35m for Mahrez in today's market is a steal.

Surprised City have accepted that

Think he only had one year left on his contract and he’s 32

 

[MichaelEFC96]

Think he only had one year left on his contract and he’s 32

He had two years left. Signed an extension last year