SAUDI PRO LEAGUE TRIES TO MOVE ON FROM ERA OF AGEING MEGASTAR BUT BIG NAMES STILL LOOM
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| Sport | The Guardian | SAUDI PRO LEAGUE TRIES TO MOVE ON FROM ERA OF AGEING MEGASTAR BUT BIG NAMES STILL LOOM | 58 mins ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
The Saudi Pro League is entering a new season, with Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41, nearing 1,000 career goals, just 24 shy of the milestone, according to Sport | The Guardian. This season marks the fourth since significant spending began in 2023, with $957m invested in the league. The upcoming season is expected to be significant for both Ronaldo and the league's development.
Ronaldo has been instrumental in the league, scoring 102 goals in 107 league games for Al-Nassr, as reported by Sport | The Guardian. The league's focus is shifting from relying on ageing megastars to improving the standard of Saudi Arabian football overall. This season will see the implementation of plans to elevate the league's quality, not just its individual clubs.
The Saudi Pro League's evolution is important as it seeks to establish itself as a major football league, moving beyond the allure of high-profile players like Ronaldo, according to Sport | The Guardian. The absence of other big names, such as Mohamed Salah, this season underscores the league's need to develop its own talent and reputation.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is close to reaching 1,000 career goals
- The Saudi Pro League has invested $957m since 2023
- The league is focusing on improving the standard of Saudi Arabian football
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