Topic: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024 - page 730. (Read 126475 times)

To be fair, they don't really need to be competing with any other league in talent, the point is not to be "good", of course being good makes it easier but the point is to be viewed more, they have said this themselves. If they are one of the top 5 leagues that gets viewership, that's more than enough for them, they may not be even in top 10 leagues in talent, but if they are watched top 5 that would be more than enough.

Being there is not that impossible, if they keep getting more and more famous players, that will make people watch the games a lot more and that should result with them getting better eventually, famous players equals more viewers. Ronaldo made this happen and I think he is going to keep bringing more of his friends there for sure.

The next season for the competition is going to be really tough because some top Saudi teams have showed interest in many players currently playing in Europe and most of them are satisfied with the offers coming for them. Gradually, the unknown Saudi team is already getting media attention and following after Ronaldo join the Al-Nassr team last season. Many people assumes it’s about money most of the players are joining those teams, if that’s the reason, then it’s still okay. But I’m certain that very soon the league will no more be about that but will be a tough competitive league amongst others.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two separate countries and Ronaldo plays in Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal, who made a transfer offer to Messi, is also in Saudi Arabia. I think Messi went to MLS because of the World Cup that the United States, Mexico and Canada will jointly organize in 2026. Football is not just football. We cannot ignore advertising and sponsorship agreements. Also, we cannot blame the players for not acting emotionally. First of all, it was publicly expected that Messi would return to Barcelona, but he chose MLS because he acted like a pro. I must say, I really wish the two of them could continue to play in the same league in Saudi Arabia or the USA.

I absolutely agree with your opinion on Hakim Ziyech and your desire for him to continue playing in Europe. It is always exciting to watch talented athletes continue to compete on the European arena like Ziyech. The game of football however frequently takes unexpected turns and we can never predict the decisions that players will make. The probable relocation of Ziyech to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia presents fresh opportunities and challenges for him. It is exciting to consider the possibility of seeing Ziyech work with players like Wilfried Zaha and Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming season. The Saudi Arabian league may see a new level of excitement and competition as a result of this potential combination. Ziyech has the chance to contribute in a different context and have a huge impact in a new environment even though it may not have been the expected course for him.

China took that same step years ago when they signed players like Eder, Paulinho, Stephan El Shaarawy, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Carlos Tevez, etc and most of them earned from £205,000 - £798,000 per week. This was one of the highest-paying leagues around 2015-2018 and many top European players moved to China because of the big money they earned. The reason for attracting these players was to develop the Chinese local and make it competitive like the European league.

But the Chinese government failed to get the projected result because this investment neither developed the league nor attracted the needed investors. Gradually most of those big names left the league and younger stars didn't find the Chinese league interesting. The league began to lose the attention it gain from signing these big names.

Only money cannot make the Saudi League successful. The Saudi league might suffer from the same fate as the Chinese league. The greatest problem will be the political system they operate. China is not a democratic nation and the football league is controlled by the government, so the football association will not have the freedom to operate the league. It is the government that will dictate how the league will be managed. Saudi Arabia also has the same governmental system. Football will strive well in democratic nations because the football governing body has some level of autonomy.

The socio-cultural environment of both nations will also repel the development of football. A nation that doesn't promote the fundamental human right of the people will not attract quality players. In China and Saudi Arabia, there is no freedom because of the political, religious, and social organization of these countries. Some players cannot be influenced by money.

it depends on how they manage the League in their country. Saudi has a good growth orientation for the future. they brought European star players to Saudi not to waste money. Their players will feel how the game is in Europe. form a way to carry out the growth of their players. there's nothing wrong really, other than they just think of this as a very profitable business. because they have money, they have facilities like European clubs. but what they lack is how they play like European players. and the Saudis may plan to do so in the long term.

The Saudis have a game plan, I don't think any of their recent moves has much to do with developing their league. They're just seeking attention to the league first (which is also improve it) so they can succeed with their 2030 world cup bid. With them acquiring all the star players, lead by Cristiano Ronaldo, they'll definitely get that 2030 bid won. Saudi Arabia are doing the European league a favor by taking some of the old players as this gives room for more younger and talented players to have enough playing time and the spotlight to showcase their talents.

The European league shouldn't be concerned yet until they start coming for the younger players which I doubt they'll succeed doing. If the Saudis wanted to really improve their league then they should have been going for the youngster and competing with the European clubs for their signature but that's not what is happening so no need to be scared or jealous yet unless Aleksandar Ceferin sees something that we don't see which could be, the Saudis going after the old players now but changing the game plan probably after the world cup of 2030 to start chasing after the youngster and convincing them with money to move to Saudi Arabia league.

Currently, no doubt about these two teams which are doing their best for the strength of their teams and trying to have quality players, but we have another two teams which are also doing good like Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab these are also competitive and have enough sources for the better competition hopefully in next few weeks we will have good changes as few players are already in talk specially Al-Hilal is trying to have Neymar or any other big star which will give them good boost.

Ziyech and few are surely wants to stay in Europe because they are feeling it's not time for going in Saudi League even they are offering luxury offers, but one thing is sure in coming years we will have good challenge for the European clubs from these Saudi Clubs due to their huge funds.

In recent times, the Saudi Pro League has been heavily criticized for buying some of Europe's renowned players. Now big footballers will travel to Saudi. So what will happen to some of Europe's biggest leagues, asked UEFA president Aleksandar Ceferin. But he explained the matter as normal. He feels that players who are at the very end of their careers have only started their journey to Saudi. He thinks that it will be a loss for the Saudi if they continuously spend lot of money for buying Eropean footballer. Because they are not producing any of their own players. China also took such steps earlier but later failed.

What message Aleksandar Ceferin is sending? is it just a part of jealousy or is it just a consolation for the European League?. I think if Saudi's public investment fund (PIF) support the Saudi clubs continuously then the Saudi league will definitely be successful.

Not only that, but it is now clear that they have a comprehensive plan and everything is well-considered. Making Messi and Ronaldo ambassadors is no coincidence and I think they will keep bringing in well known players for several years now or they even have bigger plans and organize their own international league with more money than anyone could think of. But the Wikipedia article says that Egypt already withdrew from the joint bid. Still when so many popular players are part of the SPL and they combine such a huge following, it will be hard to deny Saudi Arabia the World Cup.

It has been reportedly if mendy already agreed personal term. Finally, the way for him to go to the saudi club become even closer. Mendy gonna be the first recruitment from al ahli. The club was offering him very big salary.
I hope that the transfer will be going smootly. Al ahli is now focusing to get another player from different club while chelsea has been successfully selling some players to the saudi clubs like ziyech and mendy even koulibally.
Chesea is also making its club have very close relationship to the saudi club. It seems like that saudi club will be very welcome from any good players from chelsea.
We do know that so players who will be leaving from the club have been winning so many trophies and they have amazing potential.

The kingdom is more supportive and they're in the bid for 2030 World Cup which is the major reason for the importance of bringing popular players into the league. There were discusssions that the kingdom wants Saudi Arabia Pro League to be competitive with the old English Premier and European Leagues, but that isn't the truth. Because it is a known fact, some things can't be changed in a short.

The presence of Ronaldo into Al-Nassr have given good reach to the league. Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr were much on the race to win the championship. Rest of the teams too perform well, and the signing of players weren't disclosed. Saudi Arabia Pro League is trying to do the best and do everything in the global standard. The league have taken big list of players and the next season will give clear data on how big investment were made on the league.

Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr will be the two teams that are fiercely competing for next season and it seems that these two teams are preparing each other to become the greatest.
But of the two teams I tend to prefer Al-Nassr for next season and there seems to be great hope they can achieve that.

It looks like Ziyech is playing in Europe because he wants to boost his popularity and also his career in a big European team.
In fact, it's also not wrong because every player wants to be a player for a big and famous team.

The upcoming season in Saudi Arabia is expected to be highly competitive and challenging. Following Al-Ittihad's recruitment, Al-Nassr is also gearing up for new season. Hakim Ziyech, who is reportedly close to finalizing personal terms with the club. Ziyech isi one of my favorite players at Stamford Bridge. I feel that he still has a lot to offer and would have preferred if he stayed in Europe for another season. However, sometimes things don't go as planned. As things stand, it would be exciting to see Ronaldo, Ziyech, and Zaha combination for Al-Nassr next season.

Messi has made his choice let's not escalate , Messi is just disappointed because Barcelona did not accept his return, and he doesn't wan to go into any competition with Ronaldo again, i think that is the  main reason, he is going to America for holiday, because i don't see any influence he will do in the club.

The Saudi Arabia Pro league is already known and players are and getting interest in the league, with time they will compete with Euro clubs.

The interest of the Saudi teams haven't come down after Messi ignoring big offers. Different players have got difference in plan and dream. We can't be sure that Messi ignored the for this reason. They might give some information to the world, but the real truth might be different. In one of the statement he had mentioned that USA is a dream nation and so he's moving there. With what he earned, living in USA is not a big thing for him. Anyhow he's away from Saudi Arabia Pro League and the hunt continues with the other popular players on the list.

Looking back at the rumors circulating and this, if it can actually be implemented, might be even crazier, because Al Hilal is reportedly ready to provide money to bring Neymar to the club with an offer of 750 million UER, with the finances they have, it's only natural that this just doesn't make sense. makes sense, but this is just a rumor there has been no official statement from Al Hilal and maybe even Neymar will reconsider whether he will also go to the league because of course he still hopes for many prestigious titles that he can get like the Ballon d'Or because he never got it and still playing in Europe will make the opportunity to get it still there.

Al Nassr as the originator and other clubs followed to also be able to get big news for the club.

There is suddenly a lot of media attention for this competition since Ronaldo has come to play here. Still, they will be very disappointed that Messi did not go here too. Would there ultimately have been a demonstrable reason why Messi chose not to continue his career in Qatar? Because money is of course good. I also cannot imagine that Ronaldo will continue to live here if he is no longer active as a player in Qatar. He still has great value for his team in Qatar, but he will also feel itchy when he sees the European Cl on TV.

Right, Al Nassr's ambition to win the Saudi Pro League competition trophy is clearly visible by intending to bring in Ziyech and at the same time Aubameyang. these two players, can play a role in helping Ronaldo in terms of scoring goals. we'll see, whether the negotiations between Al Nassr and Chelsea run smoothly. if so, you can be sure that Al Nasr will be sharper up front. and if the negotiations don't go well, I'm pretty sure they'll be looking for other players. So, the question is whether Al Nassr will also bring in a midfielder. if so, it is confirmed that this team has enough depth to compete for trophies in the new season.

interestingly, there are 3 clubs that have not been actively engaged in the hunt to bring in top European players. Al Hilal failed to bring Messi, now they are targeting Rubén Neves who plays as a midfielder. Reportedly, negotiations are ongoing as reported by Fabrizio Romano. ideally, they would also sign a forward but it seems they are weighing the ideal option. there are only two teams that are still not serious, Al-Ahli has stated that he wants Auba, but it seems that Al-Nassr will not let him. Al Shabab also targeted Auba, once again, Al Nassr is in the negotiation stage. well, which other top players will they be after. because if not, next season's competition is not ideal for them because Al Ittihad and Al Nassr have signed some top players. so, let's wait.

I agree with your sentiments regarding the developments in the Saudi Professional League. The confirmation of N'Golo Kante's move to Al-Ittihad, joining forces with Benzema, indeed strengthens Al-Ittihad's prospects. This signing could tilt the balance of power in the Saudi Professional League, making Al-Nassr's path to the title more challenging. Nevertheless, I believe Al-Nassr would not remain passive. I anticipate they will counteract by strengthening their squad, possibly with Premier League talent. In my opinion, the Saudi Professional League is entering an exciting phase, one that will undoubtedly attract more viewers given the presence of global stars.