Vesper 30,160 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 hours ago, OneMoSalah said: No but between them and FIFA, if the other big clubs & leagues keep complaining or get the impression their standings could be under threat they’re going to look into doing something, aren’t they? No way FIFA & UEFA are going to easily let the Saudi’s disrupt the established order so to speak in European & World football. I mean look at how many big clubs wanted a European Super League to protect their status and prevent being knocked off their perch as elitist clubs in a non relegation, money spinning league… Is the Saudi money and league going to reignite this sort of idea? I wouldn’t be surprised and then the narrative will be “the Saudi investment means we had to do this”. UEFA whunged to FIFA about the Chinese and FIFA did fuckall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 13:23, Fernando said: I might have an interest. I wonder where I can watch it. https://reddit2.sportshub.stream/ Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 Looks like Neymar will end up there. Was expected so much more from him in his career. Failed to win WC with Brazil, CL with PSG, in Barcelona he was in Messi shadow and this is the end it seems. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Bono to Al Hilal for GK, KK in defence. SMS and Neves in MF. Verratti still possible. And Neymar, Malcom, Mitrovic on a way as well in attack. Another solid player Brazilian Mitchel and Peruvian Carilllo. Don't forget Saudi beat Argentina on WC so their best players are not so bad. So 4 best teams will end up with 7,8 top players in starting lineup. A couple of solid internationals and best Saudi players. Top5 leagues aside they are already there ahead of anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Yes it might become the Super League that many Europeans club wanted during the pandemic. Will make the Club World Cup a bit more fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) On 13/08/2023 at 20:21, NikkiCFC said: Looks like Neymar will end up there. Was expected so much more from him in his career. Failed to win WC with Brazil, CL with PSG, in Barcelona he was in Messi shadow and this is the end it seems. He should of stayed at Barca. He had 2 outstanding seasons in terms of returns under Luis Enrique before leaving IIRC giving he was playing with Messi and Suarez who has outstanding years too. He would of naturally been Messi’s heir so to speak at Barcelona and really fucked up. He would of gone strength to strength and no doubt Messi would of left Barca anyway given their financial constraints so he would of naturally became the main man there. Still, Saudi’s can sign whoever they want, the league won’t be in top 5 watched this season. Still too volatile to see if this will turn out a long term success or not because there really seems to be a lack of investment in coaching and infrastructure, compared to players. Edited August 15, 2023 by OneMoSalah Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Al-Nassr 'are eyeing a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson'... and Brazilian is 'tempted' by a switch that would see him become fourth Reds star to depart for Saudi Arabia this summer https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12409723/Al-Nassr-eyeing-Liverpool-goalkeeper-Alisson-Brazilian-tempted-fourth-Reds-star-depart-Saudi-Arabia-summer.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 805 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Laporte to Saudi it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, Gundalf said: Laporte to Saudi it seems headchoppers are hoovering up players like crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,160 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 12 hours ago, OneMoSalah said: He should of stayed at Barca. He had 2 outstanding seasons in terms of returns under Luis Enrique before leaving IIRC giving he was playing with Messi and Suarez who has outstanding years too. He would of naturally been Messi’s heir so to speak at Barcelona and really fucked up. He would of gone strength to strength and no doubt Messi would of left Barca anyway given their financial constraints so he would of naturally became the main man there. Still, Saudi’s can sign whoever they want, the league won’t be in top 5 watched this season. Still too volatile to see if this will turn out a long term success or not because there really seems to be a lack of investment in coaching and infrastructure, compared to players. if NUFC is a model, I think they invest in all facets of the big teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Fee big like this needs to be investigated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,048 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: Fee big like this needs to be investigated. Mitrovic is supposedly going for €50m, so there's nothing surprising about this aside from another younger player making the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Just now, LAM09 said: Mitrovic is supposedly going for €50m, so there's nothing surprising about this aside from another younger player making the move. Mitrovic is worth that. I feel all fees have been fair so far. They investigated ASM from Newcastle who was like 30-35m. Otavio is worth 30m max. Also he is 28 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,048 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: Mitrovic is worth that. I feel all fees have been fair so far. They investigated ASM from Newcastle who was like 30-35m. Otavio is worth 30m max. Also he is 28 years old. Neither player is worth the rumoured fees. I honestly thought the latter was younger, tbh. Most players making the move are going for inflated prices, so I don't think any action will actually be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Al Nassr with Ronaldo, Mane, Brozovic, Fofana, Telles, Talisca zero points after 2 games. Very competitive league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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