Kerry Packer did something similar with top level cricket in Australia in the mid 70s. Simply bought up most of the all-conquering Aussie test team of the time to play in his televised league, causing the temporary demise of Australia as a test team.
Because it flies in the face of FFP and the Saudi takeover was already looked at very closely.. they might get away with it once..
He has said all along how he loves wolves,and the ony reason he wants to leave is because he wants champions league football.Gewin to Saudi ay gonna get him playing in the champions league.It’s MONEY.He’s had his head turned.
How could they stop it though?
Do you really think that world class players and their wives live like the hoi polloi in Saudi? It wouldn't surprise me if they have a 2nd residence just over the border in the UAE and come and go when they feel like it. Private plane no problem. He will be living tax free.
The sun in Saudi isn't enjoyed, it's avoided...
I doubt he’ll notice much change in the way of freedom to be honest. He’ll live on a massive estate where local rules won’t really apply, and if they want a bit more freedom, the world is their oyster when they’ve got that much money.
Money, money, money, must be funny,in the rich man's world!
You'd have yourn turned for what he will be paid! I dow blame im at all!
Pretty much what I said above. Loads of people do this, even people who earn a lot less than he will be earning. The Saudis know the score. They'll have a 2nd home on the palm Island in Dubai, just like David Beckham has.
I'll tell you. He won't pay a penny.
He’s had plenty of practice since Jota and Doherty left
A mendes miracle
Sorry
The rules re chaperone etc apply across the board in Saudi
Not a snowball in hell's chance of that happening.
Not true. Live in a gated compound you can do what you like. Or avoid it by living in one of the Gulf States.
Do you think that Ronaldo's missus is housebound? I somehow doubt it.
I wasn't aware that the authorities in Australia were summarily executing people. But yes, Packer did disrupt cricket and I would say it was very much to the benefit of the players. In golf, I'm very tired of listening to multi-millionaire players whining about their lot. I've actually been in the media center when Mickelson whinged about a bump on the green while pocketing over $1.4 million. It didn't relate to anyone else in that room and it really doesn't now.
Your first sentence is completely irrelevant and not at all funny.
Of course we are.He ony has a year left on his contract.He’s bin loyal to wolves for 6 years .He wanted champions league football and he probably thought he was gonna sign for Barcelona.In his interview the last game of the season he said everyone knows what I think of this club,my wife and children who were born here love it.But I’ve never kept it a secret that I want to play champions league football.He also said he was not keen on joining another English club as he didn’t want to play against us.
Oh... so we're just going to ignore what that regime does in terms of human rights? Seems it was a big deal to people when talking about the players going to LIV golf but when it's football it doesn't matter as long as we make money from them? Absolute double standards.
I think it’s very few tbh.. most seem to understand it entirely.
What the hell are you on about? I know the region very well, having worked in the Gulf States for 10 years and been professionally involved with it for over 50. No way do I ignore or condone what the KSA does in terms of human rights. I was just comparing how the Saudis go about their business in the world of sport with other moneybags of the past like Kerry Packer. If you think I am in any way supportive of the Saudi regime, I can only conclude you are semi-literate or attempting to points score (as usual). If Neves wants to play in Saudi, good luck to him. I have never set foot in the place and have no desire to.
