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Apparently leaving Real Madrid so he can go and play in the Saudi League for 200 million euros a year
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Can't blame himVegas Claret wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:44 pmApparently leaving Real Madrid so he can go and play in the Saudi League for 200 million euros a year
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See the thing with Benzema is, he doesn’t look anything special but he’s unbelievably effective. He’s not exciting like a Ronaldo or a Messi so not sure what he brings to be worth so much in what is effectively a stray up league,
Don’t get me wrong he’s a phenomenal player but commercially he’s not going to repay that kind of money not that I suppose it matters to oil rich Saudis.
Don’t get me wrong he’s a phenomenal player but commercially he’s not going to repay that kind of money not that I suppose it matters to oil rich Saudis.
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One of the great players of this generation
If it wasn't for Messi/Ronaldo, he'd have several Balon D'or's.
Interestingly if he's off from Real Madrid, that's an ideal place for Kane to head off too if he wants some silverware in his career
If it wasn't for Messi/Ronaldo, he'd have several Balon D'or's.
Interestingly if he's off from Real Madrid, that's an ideal place for Kane to head off too if he wants some silverware in his career
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Saw him live t’other week and in a poor team he was outstanding.arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:58 pmSee the thing with Benzema is, he doesn’t look anything special but he’s unbelievably effective. He’s not exciting like a Ronaldo or a Messi so not sure what he brings to be worth so much in what is effectively a stray up league,
Don’t get me wrong he’s a phenomenal player but commercially he’s not going to repay that kind of money not that I suppose it matters to oil rich Saudis.
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that was my first thought but the early links I see are for RicharlisonGodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:25 pm
Interestingly if he's off from Real Madrid, that's an ideal place for Kane to head off too if he wants some silverware in his career
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This is part of the long game for Saudi Arabia. It isn't so much about what Benzema brings to the pitch.
He's been offered an ambassadorial role for their bid for the 2030 World Cup. Ronaldo playing there currently with the same sort of arrangement. Messi is already an ambassador, which has caused problems at Qatari-owned PSG.
With Messi leaving France soon, we may see three of the most high profile players on the planet not only playing in Saudi Arabia but providing their significant clout to a World Cup bid.
Saudi Arabia (joint bid with Egypt and Greece) already have the votes from a bulk of, if not all, football federations in Africa. It's going to be tough for the other bids to compete.
Argentina/Uruguay/Chile (on the anniversary of the first World Cup, held in and won by Uruguay) and Spain/Portugal/Morocco/Ukraine.
He's been offered an ambassadorial role for their bid for the 2030 World Cup. Ronaldo playing there currently with the same sort of arrangement. Messi is already an ambassador, which has caused problems at Qatari-owned PSG.
With Messi leaving France soon, we may see three of the most high profile players on the planet not only playing in Saudi Arabia but providing their significant clout to a World Cup bid.
Saudi Arabia (joint bid with Egypt and Greece) already have the votes from a bulk of, if not all, football federations in Africa. It's going to be tough for the other bids to compete.
Argentina/Uruguay/Chile (on the anniversary of the first World Cup, held in and won by Uruguay) and Spain/Portugal/Morocco/Ukraine.
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I heard Boris Johnson wasn’t willing to comply preferring to stick to speaking engagements. That’s where the real money is.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:25 pmI've offered to go boot a bag of wind about in Saudi for a million, they've not replied yet but I'll let you know ! Yes, he'd be daft not to - already won everything there is to win
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Not sure who Santos thinks he is
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He'd be a good signing for us!
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You would imagine Santos would much prefer a goalkeeper or defender over any attacking player
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One might almost suspect Nuno is homesick and seeking a payoff
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Think you'll see a lot of fallout from various big egos in the Saudi league over the next year
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not the only one... (apologies for the source of the link - only one I could find quickly)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... -side.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... -side.html
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Santos potted for falling out with Benzema
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Hardly the Spirito!