RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 It is noticeable that clubs from the Saudi Arabia Pro League are becoming very active in the European market at present. We know the clubs have the riches but does anyone know if the league, or the Asian Football Confederation imposes any financial constraints. Is a form of FFP in operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 I think the question you need to ask is the relationship between Chelsea and the Saudi Pro League and any impact on FFP here… 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 What train we on for Al-Ittihad away? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 29 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I think the question you need to ask is the relationship between Chelsea and the Saudi Pro League and any impact on FFP here… Very convenient, isn’t it? Looks like Arsenal are also going to use it to make a problem go away & I’d be gobsmacked if Newcastle don’t take advantage here at some point. Modern football, eh? What a disgusting place it is sometimes. 8 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, !james said: What train we on for Al-Ittihad away? Get your tickets from parson st mind.... 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 It'll go the same way as the Chinese league etc. They can buy all the players they like, but what they can't buy is heritage and prestige. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) No, FFP,l was a UEFA invention. Not sure FIFA were ever especially bothered. They occasionally complained about solvency issues and the risk of investors becoming bored and leaving clubs high and dry. China e.g. maybe brought in their own restrictions but there is nothing at a Confederation (AFC- Asian Football Confederation) level let alone globally ie FIFA. Edited June 20, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 I've heard the new sponsor of the Saudi League.....will be either "Executions 'R' Us" or " DeliverTorture" ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 48 minutes ago, !james said: What train we on for Al-Ittihad away? What non existent pub are we not going it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Haaland may be good. But can he do it on a warm Tuesday night in Riyadh? Edited June 20, 2023 by marcofisher 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, southside said: What non existent pub are we not going it? We used to go to the British Consulate once a month where they had a BBQ and drinks for expats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, BigTone said: We used to go to the British Consulate once a month where they had a BBQ and drinks for expats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, cityal said: Dont recall the choccies. Mind you after a couple of them I dont recall an awful lot !! Edited June 20, 2023 by BigTone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 10 hours ago, GrahamC said: Very convenient, isn’t it? Looks like Arsenal are also going to use it to make a problem go away & I’d be gobsmacked if Newcastle don’t take advantage here at some point. Modern football, eh? What a disgusting place it is sometimes. Brilliant, though depressing, article on that very subject. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 And what do the FA and the Premiership do? They roll over, stick their butts in the air....and say pass me the lubricant. The people's game? Ha!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 hours ago, maxjak said: And what do the FA and the Premiership do? They roll over, stick their butts in the air....and say pass me the lubricant. The people's game? Ha!! 7 hours ago, maxjak said: And what do the FA and the Premiership do? They roll over, stick their butts in the air....and say pass me the lubricant. The people's game? Ha!! I still think the Europe Super League is a good idea. All these teams and their billions can sod off into the sunset and play in their little tournament whilst English football can return to some kind of competitive normality. 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 26 minutes ago, BigTone said: I still think the Europe Super League is a good idea. All these teams and their billions can sod off into the sunset and play in their little tournament whilst English football can return to some kind of competitive normality. No it isn’t, it’s the death of football ️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 They've done it with Golf. Not surprised it's carrying over into Football. As for Arsenal, they sold their soul a bit already with thr "visit Rwanda " sponsorship for me. One of the most corrupt regimes in Africa. Hence why the Govt is sending people there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Safely say i will never watch one game. Same with the Chinese league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, Super said: Safely say i will never watch one game. Same with the Chinese league. Getting a season ticket instead of a casual view then? Good man. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 20 hours ago, GrahamC said: Very convenient, isn’t it? Looks like Arsenal are also going to use it to make a problem go away & I’d be gobsmacked if Newcastle don’t take advantage here at some point. Modern football, eh? What a disgusting place it is sometimes. What’s this in relation to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 38 minutes ago, Super said: Safely say i will never watch one game. Same with the Chinese league. You watch one Chinese league game and half an hour later you want another one. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 I don’t know why we even bother with the inconvenience of football, why not just see at the beginning of the season who has dodged the most rules and who has the most money and award them the trophies ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moulin Rougier Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 21 hours ago, GrahamC said: Very convenient, isn’t it? Looks like Arsenal are also going to use it to make a problem go away & I’d be gobsmacked if Newcastle don’t take advantage here at some point. Modern football, eh? What a disgusting place it is sometimes. I think for 'modern football', we now have to read 'business' if you get my meaning. These are very much business transactions, purely financial, nothing about the football for the UK clubs. There are rules and regulations that have to be met and this is a way of meeting them. Morally, a complete and utter shambles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 22 hours ago, GrahamC said: Very convenient, isn’t it? Looks like Arsenal are also going to use it to make a problem go away & I’d be gobsmacked if Newcastle don’t take advantage here at some point. Modern football, eh? What a disgusting place it is sometimes. Looks like they already are if rumours of Neves 2 year loan to them from Al Halil is correct. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Grey Fox said: No it isn’t, it’s the death of football ️ Dont agree. Footballs dying a death right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstoke toad Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, BigTone said: I still think the Europe Super League is a good idea. All these teams and their billions can sod off into the sunset and play in their little tournament whilst English football can return to some kind of competitive normality. I’ve thought this since the idea came about . Let the plastic tourist clubs F off and the rest of us can get on with it . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, Winterstoke toad said: I’ve thought this since the idea came about . Let the plastic tourist clubs F off and the rest of us can get on with it . With the added proviso that they are not allowed to to compete in any English league or domestic cup competitions with a B team. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, BigTone said: Dont agree. Footballs dying a death right now. EFL attendances were the highest for 70 years last season so it depends what you mean by dying a death. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCAL Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Selling all their castaways to Saudi Arabia, whilst being part owned by them, surely this is going to get clamped down on and some punishment from Chelsea? Seem to remember Hassane Kamara at Watford, being sold to Udinese for an inflated fee and I believe that's still being investigated, let alone 5/6 players, over £1m in wages and probable over £100m in transfer sales. Countries buying football clubs is 100% a bad thing in my eyes, and people having no clue about football (Todd Boehly for instance) is also just as bad. Hope they don't get away for truly shocking recruitment just buy selling all of them flops to, well, themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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