Saudi Arabia pushing for something no country has achieved: overthrowing European football
They have lured several superstars this summer
Saudi Arabia has been flexing its financial muscle during the summer transfer window. However, no league has managed to establish itself as a dominant force ahead of Europe so far.
Uncertainty surrounds Saudi Arabia's approach, as the vast resources of teams such as Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr have successfully attracted experienced players without needing to lure young talents or former stars.
This strategy contrasts with other leagues such as the Russian Premier League, the Chinese Super League, and MLS.
The current transfer window has brought back memories of previous summers when these leagues attempted to snatch players from major European teams, but the enthusiasm has gradually waned.
Saudi Arabia currently doesn't face the same risk, as players are choosing to join not due to a lack of alternatives, but because they see it as their best option.
In the past, the MLS targeted world-class veterans who were distributed across teams. However, wages posed a challenge for the league.
A similar situation occurred this year at Inter Miami who signed stars such as Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Kaka took everyone by surprise when he left Milan for the newly established Orlando City. David Villa, Frank Lampard, and Andrea Pirlo joined New York City FC, while Steve Gerrard moved to the LA Galaxy.
Players such as Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney and Bastian Schweinsteiger made similar moves to the MLS.
China entered the football scene with the objective of having a strong national team by 2050. They invested heavily in football and clubs.
However, the era of million-dollar transfers ended after two seasons due to a tax imposed by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the
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