Wednesday briefing: Casini: FIFA and UEFA must “take countermeasures” over Saudi Pro League spending

Serie A president Lorenzo Casini has called on FIFA and UEFA to address the threat posed to European football’s competitiveness by the financial muscle of the Saudi Pro League as it continues to attract star players from some of Europe’s top clubs.

In an interview with Italian channel Extra TV, Casini said the heavy transfer spending of Saudi Pro League teams over recent months marks a new phase in the growing influence of wealthy Gulf states on the game.

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