Saudi Arabia lacks community and political dignity to be a global football hub | Philipp Lahm
Briefly

'Saudi Arabia is rich in money and ambitions. Its crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, says his country will be the new Europe culturally in 10 years' time. Football is an important part of his strategy. He wants to compete with the Champions League so is investing heavily in players who have become stars in Europe. Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema now play for absurd salaries in Saudi Arabia.'
'It only works where participation is possible for everyone, where commitment comes from society's centre, where it creates community and is organised democratically. You don't build something like that overnight. It takes more than money and stars from abroad to catch up with European football. That's why I'm also sceptical about Saudi Arabia.'
Read at www.theguardian.com
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