Lionel Messi to join MLS side Inter Miami after leaving PSG Messi’s move to the US comes as a surprise after he was widely tipped to be joining Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Messi is heading to the US as Saudi Arabia kicks off bidding war with MLS for aging soccer stars The announcements on consecutive days that the storied Real Madrid and France soccer star Karim Benzema is joining the Saudi Pro League and that Lionel Messi, thought by many to be soccer’s GOAT, intends to play in the United States’ Major League Soccer may mark the beginning of a new… The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023
First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything The sportswashing scheme took another step forward with the LIV Golf-PGA merger but Saudi Arabia has bigger plans, writes Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Fitting celebrities into systems is the challenge for modern, elite managers An extract from the 15th anniversary edition of Inverting the Pyramid charts the rise of superclubs and all-powerful players The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Lionel Messi just spurned a reported $400 million contract in Saudi Arabia to play for David Beckham's team in Miami The GOAT is going to wear pink and America's Major League Soccer has its biggest coup in years. Fortune · Jun 7, 2023
Jude Bellingham to become the eighth Brit to play for Real Madrid David Beckham and Gareth Bale are just two players from these shores to turn out at the Bernabeu. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
'End of the GOAT era' - Cristiano Ronaldo fans make Lionel Messi point as Inter Miami transfer confirmed Argentina captain Lionel Messi is reportedly set to sign for the MLS franchise part-owned by Manchester United favourite David Beckham after leaving PSG. Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2023
Lionel Messi makes transfer U-turn in $1.2bn shock as Mauricio Pochettino gets double Chelsea blow Chelsea transfer news: Lionel Messi has made a decision as to where he will be playing his football next season Football London · Jun 7, 2023
5 transfer options open to Wilfried Zaha as Crystal Palace star receives £45m offer Wilfried Zaha's contract is up at the end of June with Crystal Palace desperate to keep him, but the Ivorian winger will have no shortage of potential suitors should he decide to move on Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Lionel Messi makes Cristiano Ronaldo decision as transfer choice down to two clubs With the Argentinian legend heading for the PSG exit door, the clamour for his signature is gathering pace as two major frontrunners have emerged in recent days. Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Eden Hazard's biggest Chelsea mistake as impossible $156m Real Madrid transfer challenge set Chelsea news: Eden Hazard's Real Madrid decision is an empty win for the Blues who achieved a feat of footballing trickery but for the worst cost imaginable. Football London · Jun 7, 2023
For Saudi Arabia, rush of star football signings could be its most effective tool Karim Benzema has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the kingdom and other big-name players will follow in a carefully worked project The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Former Hearts boss Ian Cathro to work with Real Madrid hero Karim Benzema after mega-money transfer The Real Madrid legend called time on his trophy-laden spell in the Spanish capital to make a mega money move to Al-Ittihad as he becomes the latest superstar signing in the Middle East. Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023
Football transfer rumours: Son Heung-min and Wilfried Zaha to Saudi Arabia? Maguire and Guéhi to Spurs? | Manchester United in for Ramos? | Postecoglou to go back for Furuhashi? The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Wilfried Zaha's reply to "arrogant" Cristiano Ronaldo claim amid £45m offer to join star Wilfried Zaha previuosly had to fend off accusations of arrogance after making bold comments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo as he weighs up an offer to join Al Nassr
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo told he is "light years" behind Lionel Messi in scathing comparison Cristiano Ronaldo could be reunited with long-term rival Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia while the Al-Nassr forward has been told the Argentine is far better than him
The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023 Karim Benzema becomes the Saudi league's latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema left Real Madrid after 14 years to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad and is set to face Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in January
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 N'Golo Kante set for £172m move after Chelsea U-turn - and will reunite with ex-teammate N'Golo Kante had been locked in discussions with Chelsea regarding a new deal for months but the Frenchman has now seen a lucrative offer coming in from Saudi Arabia which could sway him
The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023 Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad NEW DELHI: Jeddah-based club Al-Ittihad on Tuesday officially confirmed that the Ballon d'Or winner from Real Madrid Karim Benzema has signed a three-year deal and will be joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 13 players who could join Saudi Pro League next - from ex-Liverpool flop to Lionel Messi Saudi Arabia is ready to throw money around in the summer transfer window in an effort to land some big-name stars and put its Pro League on the map amid a bid to host the 2030 World Cup
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Karim Benzema signs 3-year deal with Saudi champions Al Ittihad ‘I am excited to experience a new football league,’ Benzema said after signing with the club for an undisclosed fee.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 ‘Thanks, honestly’: Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid with legacy secure After 353 goals in 647 matches for the Spanish club, the France forward has proved he is one of the best to ever play the game
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo responded perfectly when Paulo Dybala told him he's hated in Argentina A LOOK BACK: The two forwards played together at Juventus for three years and Paulo Dybala once told his teammate he was "hated" in Argentina, with Cristiano Ronaldo delivering
Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023 Newcastle's owners complete takeover of FOUR clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has taken majority stakes in Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad as the Middle East becomes an increasingly tempting proposition for Europe's leading stars
Manchester Evening News · Jun 5, 2023 Newcastle United owners take majority stake in Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Ronaldo left Manchester United for Saudi Arabia last year