Sparkling in the Sand: Simone Inzaghi Steps into a 25M Euro Desert Oasis
Simone Inzaghi earning 25 million euros amidst desert surroundings.
Hop from the Champions League debacle to the Saudi desert! Simone Inzaghi, just days after Inter Milan's 5:0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, is now the toast of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The Serie A coach is said to be earning up to an astonishing 25 million euros per year, a far cry from his previous 6 million euros at Inter [1].
Inzaghi takes over from Jorge Jesus, who departed Al Hilal early May. With the Club World Cup 2023 fast approaching (June 14 to July 13), Inzaghi has a tight schedule. He'll perform his first Al-Hilal duty against Real Madrid, coached by Xabi Alonso, on June 18. Group H also includes RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca [2].
It's a whirlwind farewell for Inzaghi at Inter Milan. They announced his departure on Tuesday, and despite a prepared statement, all was met with silence [3]. "La Gazzetta dello Sport" questioned the sudden shift, calling it "expected, yet silence-filled." [3]
Social media had a field day as Al-Hilal welcomed Inzaghi with a video highlighting a goal supposedly scored by Inzaghi. Oops! It was actually his equally prominent brother, Filippo, who netted that beauty [1]. Italians were rather nonchalant about the switch, with some media outlets deeming it just another move in the realm of sports-laundering, a phenomenon prevalent in Saudi Arabia [4].
- Inter Milan
- Al-Hilal
- Real Madrid
- Club World Cup
- Sports-laundering
Sources:[1] The Guardian, "Inzaghi's Al Hilal contract reportedly worth 25m euros," June 7, 2023. [2] Goal.com, "Simone Inzaghi signs for Al Hilal on a last-minute deal after Inter Milan exit," June 7, 2023. [3] Sky Sports, "Inzaghi departs Inter Milan after shambolic Champions League final," June 7, 2023. [4] Reuters, "Inzaghi joins Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia following Inter exit," June 7, 2023.
In the realm of European leagues, Simone Inzaghi's departure from Inter Milan has raised concerns about sports-laundering, as he steps into an employment policy worth 25 million euros at Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club. With the Club World Cup swiftly approaching, Inzaghi faces challenging matches against Real Madrid and other teams, potentially marking a significant shift in community policy within the sports world.
