⚽ FIFA World Cup 2030: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay ⚽

[verdinio]

I just double checked how many matches Neymar played while he was in Saudi Arabia because I remember he was constantly injured and... Well, I think that only a few spectators actually saw him considering that he played a total of 7 (seven) matches between August 2023 and January 2025. In total he was on the pitch for 428 minutes, that means an average of 60 minutes per match.

To say that it is almost absurd and senseless to think that a player of Neymar's caliber went to play at Al Hilal for a monstrous sum and then played only a few minutes compared to all those who should have played. Obviously I always feel sorry for the accidents..

[cxtreenal]

The Saudi Pro league has shown that they understand the business very well which was why they insisted on spending the money to get the league to a limelight and I think the job has been done. Immediately after the signing of Christiano Ronaldo brought a different shape and view entirely. A league that was never known now becomes the last bus stop of many good European players. The money spent in bringing Ronaldo and Neymar was very instantaneously and precisely effective as many star players now come to the league on their own thereby boosting the league more and more and bringing these stars are almost effortless. Most signings are not only for the on field benefit, it brings fanbase and more views which is what matters more than any other on field exercise.

The Saudi Pro League focused exactly everything it had on this, the fact that multiple players with outstanding qualities could go and play in their championship so as not to completely lose visibility but rather to be able to gain it. But it is also true that we will have to see when these players leave if the championship will still be followed.

In the future clubs may sign other popular and talented players. The Saudi league is widely known and still popular because of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, but most of the other players' performances are not satisfactory. Since there is not much interest from talented players in Europe, second or third class players are given the opportunity to be purchased by Saudi clubs. If you compare the Saudi Pro League with La Liga or EPL or Champions League, you will understand what level of players they are by looking at the quality of the players play in the matches. Viewers who are used to watching European leagues will be annoyed by the slow play of some Saudi league clubs players.

[cande86]

I think the mission to popularised Saudi pro league is completed and they spend so much money on that's so they are already counting himself in the world top 20 league positions and maybe we can see him top 10 in the near future because when they started football project in Saudi their main aim are to bring big star into them when big star are playing in your league the whole learn from them and they also started the football academy and that's make this league as a foundation. Because the new generation love big star so much so they definitely love football and learn from that's academy so in my opinion Saudi pro league mission is completed and if they want to sell Ronaldo it doesn't make them weak because they are already building the foundations.

The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

[Saltysugar99]

It even use to amaze me when people say that Messi achievements were based on FIFA help like how is it even possible? Will FIfA come into the field to help Messi score or are they the once that aided his exceptional dribbles and kills over the years? In life recommendation or politics can get someone to a particular level but the truth is that only character and skill will make such person maintain such positions, Messi is exceptional and that is what has kept him throughout this years, all his achievements are well deserved, you can’t hide a star.

Those who say that Messi performed well in the World Cup because help of FIFA , actually  they have no knowledge of football. Messi has maintained consistency in his performance from the beginning of his career till now. And if FIFA manipulated the performance of a popular player and it was useful for their business, then they would have done the same with other popular players as well. Why do they do this only with Messi, people do not understand this simple fact. Those who do not like Messi should criticize logically. No one is saying that Messi does not have any bad sides, but they say such things that have no basis in reality. Especially Messi and Ronaldo fans are so emotional that they magnify the achievements of their favorite players and try to belittle others by giving false and wrong information and logic. An organization can give a player some temporary privileges, but his ability, skills , intelligence   continue performing the same way throughout his career for his individual effort.

[verdinio]

When Neymar was in the Saudi Pro League, the number of spectators was much higher than it is now. When Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo were there, the number of spectators was much higher between each match of the two teams. If we see Cristiano Ronaldo leave Al Nasr, then maybe we will see that audience gap again. Because the biggest reason for adding Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to Saudi Pro is to popularize the Saudi Pro League on the world stage.

We cannot ignore the influence of Messi, but we cannot deny that the audience of MLS was already much higher. Since Messi went to MLS, the audience attendance has definitely increased a lot. If I ever get the chance, I will definitely go to watch Inter Miami's match, not to watch another team's match.

In America, football is not even the most followed sport, but nevertheless it is a sport that is starting to catch on in an increasingly convincing way. This, followed by the fact that cities are passionate about various sports, makes it normal for football to also become a more popular sport, at least more decisively than in Saudi Arabia.

[Gost ms]

The Saudi Pro league has shown that they understand the business very well which was why they insisted on spending the money to get the league to a limelight and I think the job has been done. Immediately after the signing of Christiano Ronaldo brought a different shape and view entirely. A league that was never known now becomes the last bus stop of many good European players. The money spent in bringing Ronaldo and Neymar was very instantaneously and precisely effective as many star players now come to the league on their own thereby boosting the league more and more and bringing these stars are almost effortless. Most signings are not only for the on field benefit, it brings fanbase and more views which is what matters more than any other on field exercise.

The Saudi Pro League focused exactly everything it had on this, the fact that multiple players with outstanding qualities could go and play in their championship so as not to completely lose visibility but rather to be able to gain it. But it is also true that we will have to see when these players leave if the championship will still be followed.

In the future clubs may sign other popular and talented players. The Saudi league is widely known and still popular because of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, but most of the other players' performances are not satisfactory. Since there is not much interest from talented players in Europe, second or third class players are given the opportunity to be purchased by Saudi clubs. If you compare the Saudi Pro League with La Liga or EPL or Champions League, you will understand what level of players they are by looking at the quality of the players play in the matches. Viewers who are used to watching European leagues will be annoyed by the slow play of some Saudi league clubs players.

Yes I agree with you that there is a lot of difference between the style of play and the game of the European League and the Saudi League. I myself also if ever the Saudi League and La Liga or Premier League games are on the same day then I always watch the European League games and never the Saudi League games.

But yes now the Saudi League has become very popular now they need to focus on producing their own players if they now spend money on their own country's players and if they can produce players then they will definitely be able to maintain this popularity

[Joca97]

I think the mission to popularised Saudi pro league is completed and they spend so much money on that's so they are already counting himself in the world top 20 league positions and maybe we can see him top 10 in the near future because when they started football project in Saudi their main aim are to bring big star into them when big star are playing in your league the whole learn from them and they also started the football academy and that's make this league as a foundation. Because the new generation love big star so much so they definitely love football and learn from that's academy so in my opinion Saudi pro league mission is completed and if they want to sell Ronaldo it doesn't make them weak because they are already building the foundations.

The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

Saudi arabia league is only watched because of the superstars once Ronaldo and other superstars leave saudi arabia no one will watch that league again like its watched now. Still they buy big players and try to evolve their football but their national team i think wont ever be big. Their football is improving but it will take lots of more years so that they have a good national team

[HustleZ]

The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

Yeah, the only way their league can become more prominent is that they transfer more and more players from europe, it has gotten the attention it needed and now it has to glue those peope to their league and make the league more exciting. By bringing more players the competition will increase thus making it more and more exciting and saudi league reaching their goal of being one of the top leagues.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It must be acknowledged that they succeeded in this regard. Signing Cristiano Ronaldo was the perfect choice, it was the right move if they wanted to significantly boost the league’s popularity and guess what, they succeeded, because when they signed Cristiano Ronaldo, they didn’t just bring in one person, but also millions of his fans.

Not only have many soccer fans started following this league, but the media has also begun to highlight its developments. I personally, who previously never cared and never had the slightest interest in following the Saudi Pro League, now find myself watching the matches quite closely, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo and many other star players decided to come here.

I think every CR7 fan has done the same; they always follow him wherever he goes, and I hope he doesn't retire yet. It wouldn't be good for world football, not even for CR7's detractors who are so focused on his career, sometimes more so than those of us who are his fans.

The Saudi league is obviously generating a lot of money and is more popular for its football, but only because CR7 is there. The day CR7 leaves, believe me, this league will find it difficult to regain the same level of importance for those of us who follow football at all levels.

[Sammye3]

The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

The Saudi League are using what they have (money) to get what they want. In a recent interview with the Man City player Tijjani Reijnders on his move to the Saudi League, he mentioned that the most convincing factor that decided his move was the financial benefits, as the deal could secure the future of his kids and grandkids.

It is certain that the Saudi League would become one major league in the world few years from now, with the quality of their transfers in the recent seasons.

[Shadiq]

I think every CR7 fan has done the same; they always follow him wherever he goes, and I hope he doesn't retire yet. It wouldn't be good for world football, not even for CR7's detractors who are so focused on his career, sometimes more so than those of us who are his fans.

The Saudi league is obviously generating a lot of money and is more popular for its football, but only because CR7 is there. The day CR7 leaves, believe me, this league will find it difficult to regain the same level of importance for those of us who follow football at all levels.

Age is the enemy of every player, especially for star players. Although it may not sound positive, star players become even more valuable when they give up their position for a young player after they are old. There is no place for emotions in sports, it must be accepted that Cristiano Ronaldo has aged and his performance has deteriorated. He is still respected by the fans and has importance in the team, so now is the best time for him to retire from the national team. For Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, now is the best time to retire, then we can proudly say that they played better than the current young players even in their retirement. Criticism or trolling of a legendary player is never desirable, so they should retire at the best time. Messi has already confirmed his decision, now it is Ronaldo's turn.

[Shussainshah]

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The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

Saudi did all has best to bring good football to Saudi they spend some huge money on that's, but the problem is they bring hype but they didn't take profits from that's I means Saudi need to open Cristiano academy or something like that's to make this step more good to the Saudi future football and I think Saudi Arabia has mission to hype football until the 2034 because the 2034 worldcup are playing in Saudi Arabia and they have a clear cut vision to make football more hype in Saudi Arabia. I think the 2034 worldcup can make Saudi football more visible to the football world.

[YUriy1991]

The only way for Saudi Arabia to make its championship more visible is to continue making purchases of European champions in order to shift the focus. Because it must be said that if players of the caliber of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema didn't go to play there, visibility would certainly be much lower.

I think Saudi Arabia is doing the right thing to expose their league. They have brought in top European league stars to their league at very high fees. Ronaldo arrival in the Saudi Arabian League play for Al-Nassr proves they are very serious about improving the quality of their league. Previously, the Saudi Arabian League was never noticed by the global football public, but now the Saudi League has emerged as one of the world top leagues with a wealth of star players. Their task now is to maintain this positive trend and maintain a good reputation so that their football development continues to improve and can influence the Saudi Arabian national team which will host the World Cup after Spain, Morocco, and Portugal

[retreat]

It even use to amaze me when people say that Messi achievements were based on FIFA help like how is it even possible? Will FIfA come into the field to help Messi score or are they the once that aided his exceptional dribbles and kills over the years? In life recommendation or politics can get someone to a particular level but the truth is that only character and skill will make such person maintain such positions, Messi is exceptional and that is what has kept him throughout this years, all his achievements are well deserved, you can’t hide a star.

It's just the opinion of a few people. You can't expect that everyone has a positive view of what Messi has achieved. The same goes for Ronaldo; I believe that most people who are pro-Messi will also think that what Ronaldo has achieved now is nothing special. You can skip what those people say because both Messi and Ronaldo are legends, regardless of who is the best; I think that's an endless debate. So, it's up to you on which side you want to be on. What is clear is that both are equally good.

[paco92x]

In America, football is not even the most followed sport, but nevertheless it is a sport that is starting to catch on in an increasingly convincing way. This, followed by the fact that cities are passionate about various sports, makes it normal for football to also become a more popular sport, at least more decisively than in Saudi Arabia.

Latin Americans love football, and their numbers have increased in major cities, bringing that passion for football with them. When I watch the MLS, I also see an increase in the number of Latin American players. At least that’s how I see it from what I’ve watched. Latin Americans bring that passion for football to the MLS, and it’s beautiful to me.

[ArabBTC]

It's just the opinion of a few people. You can't expect that everyone has a positive view of what Messi has achieved. The same goes for Ronaldo; I believe that most people who are pro-Messi will also think that what Ronaldo has achieved now is nothing special. You can skip what those people say because both Messi and Ronaldo are legends, regardless of who is the best; I think that's an endless debate. So, it's up to you on which side you want to be on. What is clear is that both are equally good.

Sincerely i feel it is high time fans do away with hate-watch, football should be viewed devoid of sentiments, if a player is good he should be celebrated wether the fan likes him or not, personally i like Messi more because of his creativity, him and Ronaldo doesn’t play same wing, i enjoy Messi more because as a midfielder he has time to use the ball the way he wants and he has done that exceptionally well for years, the fact that i like Messi more doesn’t mean that Ronaldo isn’t an exceptional player, it also doesn’t mean that i shouldn’t celebrate Ronaldo too who has obviously written his name on the golden sand when it comes to football.

Fans shouldn’t watch football sentimentally, for example i don’t enjoy Man U game play but i like Bruno Fernandez because he is an exceptional midfielder, i won’t say i won’t give Bruno his caps simply because he is in a team i don’t support, fans should do better, especially regarding Messi and Ronaldo.