The United States’ overt elegance and the unrivaled riches of the Gulf countries undermine Europe’s hold on football.
Football is acting out a war without the shooting. The main driving force behind it is Saudi Arabia’s desire to dominate the sport; competing with them is Major League Soccer in the United States, which is run by former Galactico David Beckham; and preventing the European leagues’ departure to Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s struggle is with the establishment, while Europe works to uphold the status quo and America looks for its own establishment. While Europe fervently wants to be the center of football, Saudi Arabia and the US want to build an empire of sorts around the game. A bloc from Latin America would have provided balance, and maybe in the near future it will.
However, the focus right now is on Arabia, America, and Europe. similar to the colonial and imperial era. The conflict back then was over land; today it is over football and the soft power it possesses. Each group has clearly stated commitments. A chance for sports immortality exists in Europe, enormous wealth and eye-popping glamour exist in America, and unsurpassed luxury exists in Saudi Arabia. The athletes must evaluate their priorities and decide what they truly want.
The routes were distinct prior to the Arab invasion. The desire to win another league championship, the Champions League, or the Ballon d’Or would keep the best players in Europe. Naturally, it should be noted that their salaries are still extremely high. The only celebrity in Europe, Kylian Mbappe, brings in over 100 million pounds in salary alone each year. People who understand that their bodies and minds are no longer capable of handling the rigors of Europe would welcome semi-retirement in the US. A few rebels would travel to the Middle East. Middle East is hot, dry, and barren.
