Saudi Arabia Premier league

[Wizard]

Why didn't they just not use footage of him wearing the rainbow armband? It's almost like they are trolling people by doing this. Plenty of footage with him just wearing the PL one or standard UEFA ones for England.

 

[LostLegend]

Why didn't they just not use footage of him wearing the rainbow armband? It's almost like they are trolling people by doing this. Plenty of footage with him just wearing the PL one or standard UEFA ones for England.

That’s my thought. It looks so obvious that it seems like they are intentionally trying to wind people up.
The numerous spelling errors in the text doesn’t help matters like.

Hope the entire league folds, bunch of

 

[Nymzee]

 

[tommytowne]

Just read Thomas Hitzlsperger's response to Captain of Captains move.
"I did believe for a while that his support for the LGBTQ+ community would be genuine. Silly me...

 

[Nymzee]

I don't understand the fear of this league being dominant in any way more than China's attempt was. Just look at the signings this Summer? Most of them are there for 1-2 years max pay day. Most teams in that league have no player we've heard of. The fees are eye-watering but it's just a few good players amongst of sea of turd.

Saudi Pro League - Transfers 23/24

This overview shows all transfers of the Saudi Pro League in the season 23/24. The clubs are ordered by their final position of the previous season.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

 

[BullensRoad]

That’s my thought. It looks so obvious that it seems like they are intentionally trying to wind people up.
The numerous spelling errors in the text doesn’t help matters like.

Hope the entire league folds, bunch of

They are definitely taking the P.

One of the owners who's involved with Newcastle said "for our greatness".

Honestly how can you justify getting money from them.

 

[Moomin]

I don't understand the fear of this league being dominant in any way more than China's attempt was. Just look at the signings this Summer? Most of them are their for 1-2 years max pay day. Most teams in that league have no player we've heard of. The fees are eye-watering but it's just a few good players amongst of sea of turd.

Saudi Pro League - Transfers 23/24

This overview shows all transfers of the Saudi Pro League in the season 23/24. The clubs are ordered by their final position of the previous season.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

Football is not very popular in China.

It's probably the number one sport in Saudi and they will throw money galore at it as this is just part of a greater plan to create a better image of itself to the western world to help with its transistion away from the oil industry.

 

[Papa Shango]

Football is not very popular in China.

It's probably the number one sport in Saudi and they will throw money galore at it as this is just part of a greater plan to create a better image of itself to the western world to help with its transistion away from the oil industry.

It could become big in Saudi Arabia.

I cant see anyone else really giving a toss about it.

 

[Nymzee]

Football is not very popular in China.

It's probably the number one sport in Saudi and they will throw money galore at it as this is just part of a greater plan to create a better image of itself to the western world to help with its transistion away from the oil industry.

Does that really matter?

Football can be popular or not popular to the locals but it's us lot they want. They'll show games on Sky but I can't say I want to watch one team of Benzema and a load of crap Saudi players.

 

[roydo]

I may be absolutely thick as pig poo. But if this is about Saudi starting to be less reliant on oil, since when would lobbing millions at old footballers for 4 teams no one would ever buy, or be allowed to, do that?

 

[Moomin]

Does that really matter?

Football can be popular or not popular to the locals but it's us lot they want. They'll show games on Sky but I can't say I want to watch one team of Benzema and a load of crap Saudi players.

They are not arsed about anyone watching the games, it's just a massive PR stunt for them.

They have a few more decades of oil production left so they are targetting other industries to the region and using sport to improve its image to the world.

 

[Nymzee]

I may be absolutely thick as pig poo. But if this is about Saudi starting to be less reliant on oil, since when would lobbing millions at old footballers for 4 teams no one would ever buy, or be allowed to, do that?

It wouldn't. People keep talking about Saudi's having unlimited money but don't think they have any realisation that their oil money is running out.

 

[Moomin]

I may be absolutely thick as pig poo. But if this is about Saudi starting to be less reliant on oil, since when would lobbing millions at old footballers for 4 teams no one would ever buy, or be allowed to, do that?

Just an expensive PR stunt for them, same with the boxing, F1 and the Golf for them.

 

[Nymzee]

They are not arsed about anyone watching the games, it's just a massive PR stunt for them.

They have a few more decades of oil production left so they are targetting other industries to the region and using sport to improve its image to the world.

Yeh and how do they get other industries to the region? Eyes on it. This PR stunt needs some longevity to attract these other industries. People aren't going to deeply invest over there if they see this experiment die in 2 years (which I expect it to).

 

[roydo]

They are not arsed about anyone watching the games, it's just a massive PR stunt for them.

They have a few more decades of oil production left so they are targetting other industries to the region and using sport to improve its image to the world.

Not sure they are improving their image, but yeah, you are correct. Massive investment in a global tech hub is being built.