The emergence of the Saudi Pro League has proved one of the stories of the summer transfer window after a number of Europe’s most recognisable players were lured by the huge wages being offered. But Premier League chief executive Masters believes the Saudi Pro League still has a long way to go before it topples England’s top-flight as the planet’s best club competition. ‘In the end football competitions need revenue to drive forward. They have spent €450m on 20-odd players, eight or nine of which have come from Premier League clubs - we are only at the start of something. European and international competitions - including the World Cup - are expanding which will leave less time for the Premier League to fulfil their fixtures.

Source: Express August 10, 2023 21:25 UTC