European football stars are increasingly drawn to the Saudi Pro League. But the desert clubs have bigger plans.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané and Neymar: Many European football stars have decided to play in the Saudi Pro League in the future. The reason for their move to the desert is probably the ultra-high salary with which they were lured.
However, according to a report, the Saudis have a bigger plan. Italian website ‘Calcio E Finanza’ wants to know that they want to grab a place in the UEFA Champions League for the new Champions League reform from the 2024/25 season. Accordingly, the winner of the Saudi Pro League should qualify for a “wild card” place.
Participation in the premier class would bring international prestige to the desert clubs and represent an ultimate challenge, which they will probably need due to the many new top players. Teams like Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli or Al-Ittihad could gain in importance in world football.
UEFA is said to have already held talks with the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA). The project also seems possible due to the upcoming major reform in the Champions League.
2023-08-18 01:29:38
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