Saudi clubs soon in the Champions League?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Saudi clubs soon in the Champions League?

New El Dorado for footballers, Saudi Arabia would consider asking UEFA to join the Champions League in 2024.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez,… Saudi Arabia never stops attracting millions of football’s biggest stars to its championship. An XXL recruitment that fits in the “soft power” strategy of the oil-rich country, which dreams of organizing the 2030 World Cup.

While some Saudi clubs, like Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli or Al-Hilal, have built up a good squad with players playing in the biggest European teams, Saudi Arabia is now considering send his clubs to the Champions League.

The Saudi champion soon in C1?

According to information from Corriere dello Sportthe Saudis could ask UEFA to join the Champions League in 2024 and its brand new formula with 36 qualified teams. Indeed, Saudi Arabia could well get a wild card from UEFA for the champion of the Saudi Pro League, who could thus compete in the most prestigious of European cups. Still, for the moment, the idea has not gone beyond the project stage. But the Saudis and their powers of persuasion may well come to an end…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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