French soccer star Bin Shima quit the national team after the Qatar World Cup last year, and then left Real Madrid this summer to go to Saudi Arabia to make a living, completely leaving Europe to live a new life, the recent international matches to take advantage of the free time, in a forum in Riyadh, said Saudi Arabia has become his second hometown, and will be fully committed to help the local development of soccer.
The 35-year-old Binschmar left Real Madrid for the Etihad this summer, practicing in the Saudi Arabian League with Ainas' Cronkman, scoring nine goals and four assists in 13 matches so far. Unlike other stars who have their hearts set on Europe, Binschmar sleeps in Saudi Arabia and expresses his allegiance to the country, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia is his second home.
Recently, he said in a local forum, "I came to Saudi Arabia because I have a big plan, I want to be a role model for local players, and I want to pass on my experience. I see Saudi Arabia as my second home, and I'm not just coming here to play soccer, but I will do everything I can to help Saudi Arabia develop soccer.
