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Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Apus: 10:08pm On Aug 16, 2023
Money man.

Neymar's deal is mouthwatering.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by BestChoiceTutor(m): 10:08pm On Aug 16, 2023
The same reason people are leaving Nigeria
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Drsnives(m): 10:08pm On Aug 16, 2023
For the money
Ronaldo's effect
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Triangles1(m): 10:09pm On Aug 16, 2023
mayor1814:
Money.

How many player younger than 27 do u see going there to play?

Young superstars like Bellingham, Saka, Musiala, Enzo etc will never go to such a league.
Oscar from Chelsea go for Money in China at a very tender age.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Segzy19: 10:09pm On Aug 16, 2023
Most of these players are player that have few more years left to play active football. It's all about the money.... they have played active football. Now they are close to retiring so they need to cash out big time before retiring
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Bamss1(m): 10:10pm On Aug 16, 2023
Money is superior to passion.
That is the reason
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Beverlyjean(f): 10:10pm On Aug 16, 2023
Ronaldo influenced them
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by porthouse7(f): 10:10pm On Aug 16, 2023
Cos of money
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Chochovini: 10:11pm On Aug 16, 2023
Mandate1:
KING RONALDO, the GOAT. Wherever he goes, the soccer World follows.
. Mcheeew! King of soccer wey no fit win Worl cup that one na king of soccer?
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by EDOSBROWN: 10:11pm On Aug 16, 2023
Ronaldo Effect, honestly from my point of view, they are opening up their country and their league, their visa is now easier to get than before, remember Messi is also ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Kenmatt(m): 10:12pm On Aug 16, 2023
It's Ronaldo that is influencing them to come and join him so that is will not seem as if he has gone to a League where nothing is happening.

Years back, he boasted that Players of his age are all heading to China and USA, but he is being sought after in Europe.

Now that his ball is up, he is indirectly wishing them to join him, he wanted to play that mind game with Lionel Messi, when he initiated the PSG vs Arab all Stars but Messi got the message and later went to USA instead.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Ynix(m): 10:12pm On Aug 16, 2023
adebayo987:
In civil service, we call it retirement benefits/pensions. The money is nothing to the Saudis. All they want is the players' influence on their football, that is, to motivate their younger players, to get their fans watch Saudis football, to attract international attention, to make their football relevant like other top leagues, to build skills in their country to be able to win world cup, etc. and lots of other benefits. So, the money they're paying is nothing. As for the players, they're just going to arrange for their retirements.
The Middle Easterners especially the Arabians are also master in the art of money making from Tourism
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by donmik: 10:12pm On Aug 16, 2023
Akeem79:
Ten reasons why they are going to KSA are .....
1 money
2 money
3 money
4 money
5 money
6 money
7 money
8 money
9 money
10 💰 💰 💰 💰 💰
Meaning person no go d watch these fun we stars again...
Football will soon lose passion and fans going this way cos no one gat the time for Arab football o
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by tonicyril: 10:13pm On Aug 16, 2023
Obasempiree:
Yea, really surprised @neymar though at just 31. Maybe money has corrupted passion for the game lol.
goal.com had it today that sallah might be on his way as well
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Abuloma80(f): 10:13pm On Aug 16, 2023
denko:
They will be convert to Islam
THAT WILL BE VERY LUCKY OF THEM IF THEY ARE ABLE TO CONVERT TO ISLAM. I PRAY AND HOPE SO FOR THEM. GOOD LUCK TO THEM.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Manhood85(m):
Mandate1:
KING RONALDO, the GOAT. Wherever he goes, the soccer World follows.
See your mouth. Why didn't they follow him to EPL when he went to ManU?
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by GamingGirl(f): 10:14pm On Aug 16, 2023
Tax holiday.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Chochovini: 10:14pm On Aug 16, 2023
Don‘t under rate the power of oil money
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Lukuluku69(m): 10:16pm On Aug 16, 2023
Obasempiree:
Of recent many Top football stars have made shocking transfers to Saudi Arabia, from the likes to Ronaldo, benzema and many more. Aside the huge financial benefits attached to contracts given to players by Saudi clubs, what could be other reasons players might be going to Saudi Arabia. ?
M.O.N.E.Y
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Ayoola171(m): 10:16pm On Aug 16, 2023
Too much money

Among them all; Messi rejected the highest offers to play in Saudi Arabia.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Faposky95: 10:17pm On Aug 16, 2023
The money is not only in Europe
They packaged the game but seem to be controlling it based on their normal.. .you know!
Declan Rice #110M....?!
Person wey no reach Sane right leg....?!
The world is moving ever towards possibilities and the Saudis are tired of taking the back seat.......
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by BornAgainCow: 10:18pm On Aug 16, 2023
Simple answer: Money
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Akwamkpuruamu: 10:18pm On Aug 16, 2023
Oil money
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Jokerman(m): 10:20pm On Aug 16, 2023
If Manchester United had a jacuzzi, it would not have happened 🤣
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by int0x80(m): 10:20pm On Aug 16, 2023
Arab Money!
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by godwon01(m): 10:20pm On Aug 16, 2023
Obasempiree:
Of recent many Top football stars have made shocking transfers to Saudi Arabia, from the likes to Ronaldo, benzema and many more. Aside the huge financial benefits attached to contracts given to players by Saudi clubs, what could be other reasons players might be going to Saudi Arabia. ?
. No other reasons. Just to collect enough money to last them till the end of their life. Don't forget the fact that some of these players are in their twilight. They had spent their playing days in Europe and nothing to show off again. If they stay in Europe , they will be bench for the up coming stars.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Jokerman(m): 10:20pm On Aug 16, 2023
Manhood85:
See your mouth. Why didn't they follow him EPL when he went to ManU?
You know pass Neymar?

Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Nobody: 10:21pm On Aug 16, 2023
E con be like say Ronaldo open the way for all of them.

My spectacular goat 🐐 I stan 🙌 ❤️
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Lukuluku69(m): 10:21pm On Aug 16, 2023
illicit:
Same reason why Muslims go to Mecca
Lol

Now make this make sense!

Muslims go to Arabia for Pilgrimage. Is CR7 and company going for Pilgrimage too?
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by Karleb(m): 10:22pm On Aug 16, 2023
Triangles1:
Oscar from Chelsea go for Money in China at a very tender age.
Leave them let them be saying rubbish.

Give it 2 years and young players will be flooding Saudi league.

I like how the Saudis have good plan for their football and they have the adequate resources to accomplish it.

We go dey here.
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by amnesty7: 10:22pm On Aug 16, 2023
grin
Re: Why Are Players Going To Saudi Arabia? by franchasofficia:
Obasempiree:
Of recent many Top football stars have made shocking transfers to Saudi Arabia, from the likes to Ronaldo, benzema and many more. Aside the huge financial benefits attached to contracts given to players by Saudi clubs, what could be other reasons players might be going to Saudi Arabia. ?
Tax free nation.


Huge pay without tax (or very minimal tax).


UK and their tax system is really killing, and that's one of the reasons you don't see too many billionaires come out from UK and Europe when compared to US, China
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