Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted August 16, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Ha. Not sure it matters really, as I don't reckon too many will be streaming it. No, I can't see it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted August 16, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Alf Hartigan said: Lineker won't be happy 😇 He never is. Married a fit, younger wench and still buggered that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Dubuis Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Two Saudi Arabia matches taking place at Newcastle next month.£5 tickets to get a gate on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lt. Aldo Raine Posted August 16, 2023 Members Share Posted August 16, 2023 59 minutes ago, Roger_Dubuis said: Two Saudi Arabia matches taking place at Newcastle next month.£5 tickets to get a gate on. That's the national team, though, not any of the teams with the big signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 If you buy your kids an Al Nassr kit, even whilst a moody version in Turkey, you are part of problem of the downfall of the modern game. It's a slippery slope. My lads Messi Miami away kit off his uncle in Marmaris is smart though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 My lads were playing as two Saudi teams on FIFA last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 hours ago, Marc505 said: Further down the slippery slope. I can't see how this happens if UEFA are serious about FFP They can't go after City and PSG and be threatening teams with bans for breaking FFP, then let the Saudis in I've not looked at the figures in great detail but I suspect the SA clubs are spending for more than they generate in revenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Zico said: I can't see how this happens if UEFA are serious about FFP They can't go after City and PSG and be threatening teams with bans for breaking FFP, then let the Saudis in I've not looked at the figures in great detail but I suspect the SA clubs are spending for more than they generate in revenue The Saudi teams will argue for a period of time to get level on income potential with the uefa teams. I'd tell em to get fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted August 17, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 I couldn't name a single Saudi team. I see players linked with Saudi football but then lose interest in it as they are only going for 1 reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I can see a few of these big name players at newcastle after a year in saudi, allowed to go on the cheap to get around ffp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 17, 2023 Members Share Posted August 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: I couldn't name a single Saudi team. I see players linked with Saudi football but then lose interest in it as they are only going for 1 reason You could say the same about 99% of footballers going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Saudi isn't in Europe. I hope they point that out at the same time they're telling them to fck off. We are literally watching the early stages of them dismantling the European leagues & are now expected to facilitate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 17, 2023 Members Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, Dr. Feelgood said: Saudi isn't in Europe. Neither is Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 17, 2023 Members Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, DazBob said: Neither is Australia. Or Israel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Saudi isn't in Europe. I hope they point that out at the same time they're telling them to fck off. We are literally watching the early stages of them dismantling the European leagues & are now expected to facilitate them. Personally, I can’t see it happening. Yes, professional sport, especially football, is about money and who would turn down such riches? But, if you have enough with £10m a year, why would you want £40m, if it is without the context of the leagues and continental competition of Europe? My guess is that players and managers at their peak will not go en masse to Saudi and that Saudi might be overplaying their hand. I can see FFP being binned. Edited August 17, 2023 by globaldiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Zico said: I can't see how this happens if UEFA are serious about FFP They can't go after City and PSG and be threatening teams with bans for breaking FFP, then let the Saudis in I've not looked at the figures in great detail but I suspect the SA clubs are spending for more than they generate in revenue They aren't serious about FFP though, the more money swilling around the better as far as they're concerned, as they'll always get their cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Saudi isn't in Europe. I hope they point that out at the same time they're telling them to fck off. We are literally watching the early stages of them dismantling the European leagues & are now expected to facilitate them. It's not, they'll just re-brand it the "Champions League" and not the "European Champions Leaguer" then they can invite who they want, even some of the South American giants who really do need the dosh. It could morph into a Global Champions League, which would, in the main, still be dominated by the European teams I'd have thought. I'd not be overly shocked if the Saudis even tried to "tempt" a large European club to relocate to Saudi at some stage, or at the very least, to start hosting games from the major European leagues. Franchise Soccer, here we come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, Sweep said: It's not, they'll just re-brand it the "Champions League" and not the "European Champions Leaguer" then they can invite who they want, even some of the South American giants who really do need the dosh. It could morph into a Global Champions League, which would, in the main, still be dominated by the European teams I'd have thought. My PES custom tournament days finally brought to life. "You coming to Fulham at weekend mate?" "Can't pal, got Boca Juniors away on Tuesday, we need a result." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 hours ago, gonzo said: My lads were playing as two Saudi teams on FIFA last night. Take it off em and replace it with football manager 93. That'll teach em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, Sweep said: They aren't serious about FFP though, the more money swilling around the better as far as they're concerned, as they'll always get their cut Just can't see it happening Saudi would in theory have to join UEFA then they'd never qualify for a world cup again I know money talks But I just can't see it As part of a breakaway independent league or tournament, maybe, but not the CL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 17, 2023 Members Share Posted August 17, 2023 Why are the Israeli clubs allowed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, DazBob said: Why are the Israeli clubs allowed in? Israel are in UEFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 17, 2023 Members Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, Zico said: Israel are in UEFA Can the Saudis not apply to join? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2023 Just now, DazBob said: Can the Saudis not apply to join? Probably Israel use to be in Asia Australia used to be Oceania and are now in Asia They aren't going to just be let in the CL for a few games They'd have to join and compete in euros qualifiers I'm curious to see if they'd have the appetite for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeversLeftPeg Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 It's quicker to drive from UEFA HQ in Nyon to Riyadh than it is to Astana and Kazakhstan are also a UEFA member. They'll make some shite up and let them in no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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