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Netflix has announced a new docuseries which will track the Saudi Pro League’s ascent to the forefront of world football.
“Saudi Pro League: Kickoff” will be coming to Netflix later this year and it will spotlight the Saudi Pro League’s transformation and rise in prominence on the global soccer stage.
Set for a six-episode release on November 21, 2024, the series will delve into the 2023-24 SPL season, showcasing exclusive behind-the-scenes action and interviews with some of the world’s top soccer stars. These include Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has steadily gained influence across a variety of international sports.
From hosting major boxing matches and WWE events to funding LIV Golf, the kingdom has demonstrated its ambition to become a global sports hub.
Soccer, however, has seen the nation’s most visible and influential investments to date. The Saudi Pro League has been able to entice some of Europe’s most famous players in recent seasons. Of course, this has only been possible due to the amount of money they have been able to offer.
This expansion is a reflection of the nation’s ambition to elevate the SPL to the point where they can compete with their European counterparts.
The SPL’s attraction lies largely in its substantial financial backing. This enables clubs to pay record transfer fees and the aforementioned huge salaries.
There is also the attraction of a life of luxury combined with the promise of expanding the global footprint of the sport. These factors have brought stars into the league.
With each new signing, Saudi Arabia’s profile in the soccer world continues to grow. Thus, Netflix’s docuseries promises to chronicle this evolution in real-time.
“Saudi Pro League: Kickoff” – Exploring 2023-24 season
According to , the series will provide “a gripping” portrayal of the SPL’s transformation during the 2023/2024 season.
The series…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-26 17:43:51
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