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Karim Benzema signs deal to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad

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    Ozz
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    How many more superstars are going to finish their career in Saudi? €200m a year is crazy Messi incoming?

    How many more superstars are going to finish their career in Saudi? €200m a year is crazy

    Messi incoming?

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      gpl
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      Honestly I cannot blame them — €200m a year is crazy! I don't get the sense that anyone outside of Saudi Arabia really follows the teams or league there either, so there's little risk of these...

      Honestly I cannot blame them — €200m a year is crazy! I don't get the sense that anyone outside of Saudi Arabia really follows the teams or league there either, so there's little risk of these players tarnishing their career in the eyes of the public really. Easy money.

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        seisdoscinco
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        Hard to blame the players, and especially one like Benzema who isn't the most ethical of the bunch. And Arab countries have plenty of money, so it's just another investment for them (to buy...

        Hard to blame the players, and especially one like Benzema who isn't the most ethical of the bunch. And Arab countries have plenty of money, so it's just another investment for them (to buy attention to their leagues and 2030 world cup bid).

        Unfortunately, the sport is caught in the middle and is affected by all the corruption that comes with money.

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        1. elcuello
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          How's it hard to blame the players? It's fucking role models for our kids and they have more than enough already. This is such a disappointing prevailing opinion. Not only do the sell out football...

          How's it hard to blame the players? It's fucking role models for our kids and they have more than enough already. This is such a disappointing prevailing opinion. Not only do the sell out football wise but in the process they openly support a country with very questionable well... everything.

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        2. Ozz
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          The sport has been corrupted by money for a long time. The Arab countries have just kicked it up a gear in recent times.

          The sport has been corrupted by money for a long time. The Arab countries have just kicked it up a gear in recent times.

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      2. Ozz
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        I think the Saudi League will become more prominent, especially as more players join. It will have more relevance than when superstars join the Chinese league or MLS. Therefore making Saudi a...

        I think the Saudi League will become more prominent, especially as more players join. It will have more relevance than when superstars join the Chinese league or MLS. Therefore making Saudi a bigger "soft" power in football.

        Absolutely don't blame the players though, maybe Benzema gets loaned to Newcastle United?

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