In football circles lately, the Saudi league's big moves and quiet contrasts have caused a lot of discussion. Last summer, the Saudi league's big spending in the transfer market caught the world's attention, and for a while, it became a new choice for many superstars to travel east. But now, things seem to have taken a 180-degree turn, and players who were once lured to the Arabian Peninsula by high salaries are now choosing to retreat one by one.
First things first,The players' turnsIt was a surprise. Names like Firmino and Henderson were originally the shining stars of their respective leagues. However, their days in Saudi Arabia were not as glamorous as they had imagined. Firmino's fall from grace, Henderson's displeasure, and Benzema's cold and violent request to leave the team ......All of this reflects the fact that, despite the attractive salary, the passion and challenge in the world of football seem to be more important to them.
The cases of Benzema and Henderson, in particular, give food for thought. Henderson's returnIt's not just about the challenge of football, it's about wanting to continue his national team career. Behind this, people can't help but sigh that the career of a football player is not just measurable by money. And Benzema, the French striker's intention to leave, has exposed the huge gap between the level of the Saudi league and the top five European leagues.
However, it is worth mentioningThe desertion of the Saudi leagueThis seems to be in stark contrast to the Saudis' passion for the world of esports. Over the past year, Saudi Arabia's investment in esports has reached an astonishing level, from acquiring esports organizer ESL to investing hundreds of millions of dollars in gaming companies. This can't help but make people think about how football and e-sports are moving and changing in Saudi Arabia's sports culture and economic investment.
This current situation of the Saudi league is both a regret and a reflection for us ordinary fans. Why do the superstars in the world of football choose to leave?？Is it the reduction of money, or is the passion and challenge of football itself more important in their hearts? On the other hand, Saudi Arabia's emphasis on the world of esports may be a harbinger of a new direction for sports entertainment. E-sports, as an emerging field, is rapidly rising around the world, and Saudi Arabia's move is undoubtedly laying out for the future sports entertainment market.
In short, whether it is football or e-sports, Saudi Arabia is trying to participate in this global sports entertainment competition in its own way. For us fans, whether it's the green field.