Back to overview

Monday briefing: UEFA president dismisses Saudi Arabia threat to European football

Ceferin

IMAGO

Reading face new points deduction after EFL charge for failure to pay players’ wages three times

Sampdoria set to receive Serie B licence after financial statements and bond loan are approved

19 June 2023 - 4:30 AM

According to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, European football should not fear an exodus of players to Saudi Arabian clubs.

In an interview with Netherlands broadcaster NOS, Čeferin said believes that Saudi Arabia's investment in aging stars is a mistake and suggests that the country should focus on developing its own players and academies instead.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have recently joined Saudi Arabian clubs for significant sums, and similar offers were

Do you want to read this article?

Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial

No credit card required. No strings attached. Your access ends automatically, so there’s nothing to cancel.

Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.