Ever since Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined Riyadh Victory in the Saudi league last year, Saudi football has been in the spotlight of fans around the world. In order to build the brand effect of the 2034 Saudi World Cup, the Saudis have spent a lot of money to bring in many football superstars from Europe's top leagues. However, after the arrival of these superstars, the Saudi league has gained more exposure, but the performance of the players has been very different, and one has to wonder: are these superstars fighting for their dreams, or are they just here for the money?
Cristiano Ronaldo: Take the money and really work
As the biggest star introduced by the Saudi league, Ronaldo's performance is undoubtedly the best. Not only did he lead the Riyadh Victory team to great results with his skills and leadership, but he also contributed to the development of Saudi football through his personal influence. The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo not only improved the competitive level of the Saudi league, but also attracted the attention of more fans. His attitude of taking money and working hard has won unanimous praise from fans and the media.
Benzema: Take money to mess around
Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo, French striker Karim Benzema's performance in the Saudi league has been somewhat lackluster. Although he was a top superstar in the Europa League, he didn't seem to be fully playing to his strengths when he came to Saudi Arabia. Sometimes, his performance even makes people wonder if he is just messing around. This attitude of taking money and not doing things has naturally caused dissatisfaction among fans and the media.
Neymar: Pure fraudster
If Benzema's performance was disappointing, then Brazilian star Neymar's performance in the Saudi league can be described as a "pure fraud". His high transfer fees and salaries are completely out of proportion to his performance. On the pitch, Neymar's performances have been up and down, lacking consistency and consistency. Sometimes, he even gets the team in trouble with some unnecessary fouls. Such a performance not only disappointed the fans, but also made people question his professionalism.
Saudi League: A game of money and dreams
The different performances of these superstars in the Saudi league actually reflect a common phenomenon in football: the game between money and dreams. For many players, football is not just a sport, but a profession. In this profession, they need to weigh money against their dreams. For players like Cristiano Ronaldo, they are able to continue to pursue their football dreams in the Saudi league while also being able to get paid handsomely. And for some other players, they may be more interested in money than about football itself.
epilogue
The Saudi league's move to bring in these top European stars has really increased the league's visibility and exposure. However, the performances of these stars on the pitch show the complex relationship between money and dreams in football. In this era of commercialization, we also hope that these players can stay true to their original aspirations, stick to their dreams, and bring more exciting games to the fans. At the same time, we look forward to the continued development of the Saudi League and become a football competition with a truly international impact.