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Juventus
/ 499 days agoJuventus to save $35 million if they offload Pogba to Saudi Arabia
Juventus could be set to save a significant amount of money should they offload Paul Pogba this summer. The France international re-joined the Serie A club last summer from Manchester United as a free agent. However, various injuries forced the midfielder to the sidelines for the majority of the 2022/23 season. Pogba made just 10 […]
Al Ahly
/ 505 days agoSaudi Arabia poaches Roberto Firmino as latest EPL star
This summer's transfer window has been dominated by the Saudi Pro League's efforts to become a popular destination. Top European soccer players received massive pay upgrades to play in the Middle Eastern nation. Now, Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is making the move to Saudi Arabia to join an already-impressive cast of footballers. For example, Cristiano […]
Podcast
/ 513 days agoThe Saudi Arabia Effect and How It's Changing Soccer
As the richest league in the world, The Saudi Arabia Effect is having an impact on the world of soccer. We discuss the impact thus far. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 534 days agoMLS can't compete financially against Saudi Arabia's riches
Saudi Arabia's rise in the soccer world looks to be bad news for Major League Soccer. The North American league has typically been a quality destination for players in the autumn of their careers. For better or for worse, MLS developed that reputation as a place players go in the twilight of their playing days. […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 562 days agoMessi agrees deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal for $650 million: report
PSG and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi looks close to joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal next season. The club is offering Messi a staggering $650 million to play in Saudi Arabia. This is reportedly a two-year deal, meaning Messi will make $325 million per year to play in Saudi Arabia. It is far more than the […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 596 days agoMessi most likely to move to Saudi Arabia, not MLS, says report
Lionel Messi appears likely to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Saudi Arabia, not MLS, perhaps the more likely. The superstar joined the French club in 2021, but his current contract is set to expire in June. Reports are now surfacing that the Argentina international is strongly considering a move to the Middle East. ESPN […]