Saudi Arabia’s spending not a problem for Premier League, says Erik ten Hag
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag does not see Saudi Arabia’s eye-catching spending as a problem for the Premier League as England remains the go-to place for top players. The football landscape has been disrupted by the ambitious Saudi Pro League since world star Cristiano Ronaldo’s winter move to Al Nassr made ripples. The Saudi splurge shows no signs of abating, with Al Hilal making a world-record £259million bid for Paris St Germain star Kylian Mbappe. ... I don't see it in this moment as a problem for the Premier League because the Premier League is the league where the big players want to play Erik ten Hag Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Saudi Arabia has changed the market after Riyad Mahrez joined Al Ahli, but United boss Ten Hag does not see it as a problem for the Premier League. “I think in Europe it has an effect because there is some money over there and it will attract players,” the Dutchman told the PA news agency. “But I don’t see it in this moment as a problem for the Premier League because the Premier League is the league where the big players want to play. “That is not in competition with a league like America or Saudi Arabia.” Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante completed moves to Al Ittihad, with Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy and Mahrez switching to Al Ahli this summer. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has joined Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq, with Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly leaving the Premier League for Al Hilal.
2023-07-30 19:16
F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE: Race latest updates and times at Spa-Francorchamps
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite an X-rated radio row with his race engineer. Verstappen was embroiled in a squabble with Gianpiero Lambiase after he only just made it through to Q3 during a wet-dry session at Spa-Francorchamps. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Daniel Ricciardo is back – and this time he wants to go out on top But the championship leader regained his composure at the business end of qualifying to demolish the opposition, finishing eight tenths clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc with Sergio Perez third in the other Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth. However, Verstappen will only start Sunday’s race from sixth position as he serves a five-place grid drop for exceeding his gearbox allocation. Follow live updates from the Belgian Grand Prix with The Independent Read More Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top Carlos Sainz interview: ‘All of us at Ferrari expected more – we haven’t done the best job’ Max Verstappen receives penalty for Belgian Grand Prix
2023-07-30 18:56
Australia need 384 runs to win Ashes after Broad's final innings
Stuart Broad was given a guard of honour as he made his way to the wicket for the final time on Sunday but England added just six runs to their total, setting Australia 384 to...
2023-07-30 18:53
FanDuel MLB Promo Ending: $100 GUARANTEED Bonus for Any Bet!
The MLB season is hitting the home stretch and you can put yourself in a position to cash in on it thanks to FanDuel Sportsbook.MLB fans who sign up with FanDuel and bet $5 or more on any game will win $100 in bonus bets – win or lose!But you have to hurry because this offer expir...
2023-07-30 18:28
At Women's World Cup, Canada's new sports minister says she fully supports team's equal pay fight
Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough has voiced her full support for the Canadian national team’s fight for equal pay and support during a visit to a training camp before its make-or-break Women’s World Cup match against Australia
2023-07-30 18:23
Norway moves into the knockout round at Women's World Cup with 6-0 rout over the Philippines
Sophie Roman Haug’s three goals kick-started Norway’s dormant offense and sparked a 6-0 win over the Philippines on Sunday that moved the Norweigians to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup
2023-07-30 18:15
New Zealand becomes first host nation to ever be knocked out of Women's World Cup group stage
New Zealand picked up an unwanted record by becoming the first host nation knocked out of the Women's World Cup group stages, after its 0-0 draw against Switzerland on Sunday.
2023-07-30 17:59
Morocco's Benzina celebrated after becoming first player to wear hijab in World Cup history
Footballer Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco has made history as the first player at senior level to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup. The 25-year-old defender wore the Islamic headscarf when she played in her first game at the tournament on July 30 at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) authorised players can wear a head covering for religious reasons back in 2014. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In the end, Morocco won in a 1-0 victory against South Korea. It was their second game after being defeated 6-0 in their opening match against Germany on July 24. Benzina was an unused substitute during her side's match against Germany. Here are some of the best reactions to Benzina making history: This is Morocco's tournament debut, and they are the first Arab or North African nation to qualify. Other countries making their debut also include Haiti, Panama, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, Vietnam and Zambia. Next, Morocco who are currently sitting third in Group H, will play against second-place Columbia on August 3. Meanwhile, Germany is at the top of Group H with South Korea at the bottom after two defeats. Elsewhere, here are the 10 best Women's World Cup goals ever, Lioness Fran Kirby on why more venues need to be showing the Women's World Cup, and England fans cheer as Lionesses beat Haiti in the opening World Cup match. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-30 17:58
Barcelona 3-0 Real Madrid: Xavi & Carlo Ancelotti react to pre-season Clasico
How Xavi & Carlo Ancelotti reacted to Barcelona beating Real Madrid 3-0 in pre-season Clasico in United States tour.
2023-07-30 17:56
Morocco secures first Women's World Cup win as Nouhaila Benzina makes history
Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country's first win at a Women's World Cup in a match where Nouhaila Benzina also made history.
2023-07-30 17:51
Rampant Norway, solid Swiss into World Cup last 16 as New Zealand exit
Norway ran riot to qualify for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Sunday, a 6-0 demolition of the Philippines taking them through and eliminating co-hosts New...
2023-07-30 17:51
New Zealand out of Women's World Cup following 0-0 draw with Switzerland as Swiss advance
New Zealand outshot Switzerland and even moved goalkeeper Victoria Esson into an attack position several times, but failed to break a 0-0 tie Sunday in the Women’s World Cup
2023-07-30 17:48
