Cristiano Ronaldo waved off any discussion of his retirement as he plans to keep playing with Al-Nassr and Portugal through the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese icon sees playing in the 2026 competition as a sendoff to his career. Ronaldo is one of six players to have played in five World Cups. He would, along […]

Following Al-Nassr's latest Saudi Pro League triumph on Friday, Cristiano Ronaldo responded to his skeptics. The soccer star's arrival in Saudi Arabia in January 2022 has been met with widespread acclaim. His presence sparked a dramatic shift in the sport, with numerous high-profile European players signing with Saudi Pro League clubs. A revival of sorts […]

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticized former players and claimed that re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo was a mistake. The coach made the assertions during a recent interview with The Athletic. It was his first in-depth discussion with the media since being fired from United nearly two years ago. The Norwegian coach told the […]

When Cristiano Ronaldo departed Juventus, he apparently took some unfinished business with him. It has been reported in Italy that the current Al Nassr player plans to sue Juventus for debts incurred during his stint with the club. Following his departure from Real Madrid in 2018, Ronaldo played three seasons with Turin's club. The Portuguese […]

Mike Phelan spent decades as an assistant at Manchester United. Originally, Phelan was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's title-dominating regime at Old Trafford. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjær brought Phelan back. He served as an assistant to both Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick, who succeeded the Norwegian. Phelan is not a part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff in […]

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the focal points of any club they represent. While their rivalries on the field are over, their debate to be the greatest of all time is one that will rage on for many more years. The two have consistently shown contrasting styles throughout their careers. Messi was the […]

On Wednesday, the 30-man shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or came out. French soccer publication France Football unveiled its list of award candidates. There are a total of 60 players up for awards this year, 30 men and 30 women. For the 2023 Ballon d'Or, the top male nominees are Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, […]

Sergio Ramos took a swipe at Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after his long-awaited return to Sevilla. He is returning to the club after 18 years away, most of that was with Real Madrid. After not playing in his hometown for 18 years, the 37-year-old free agent has signed with Sevilla. His move to the […]

FOX Sports (NASDAQ:FOXA) have acquired the US media rights to the Saudi Pro League, a source close to the matter revealed to World Soccer Talk. As part of the agreement, FOX's rights agreement begins with the 2023/24 season opener on Friday, August 11. While no coverage plans have been revealed as of press time, the […]

Fans worldwide have been taken aback by the large number of European players who have moved to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window. The trend started with Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following the 2022 World Cup. During the current transfer window, several other notable players like […]

The Saudi Arabians are presently causing chaos in the soccer world by making record transfer bids and offering unprecedented wages. In January of this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Since then, other prominent European players like Karim Benzema have also joined the Middle Eastern country. This trend emerged […]

Many superstars have left for Saudi Arabian teams this summer to take advantage of the country's rich salary caps and television deals. After Manchester United terminated Cristiano Ronaldo's contract, he departed Europe for the Middle East. There, he signed a massive contract with Al-Nassr. In 19 games, the Portuguese scored 14 times but still couldn't […]

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is currently negotiating a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Should he finalize the move, he would be teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo. Al Nassr's sports director Goran Vucevic allegedly met with a representative from the player’s agency at the Pine Cliffs Hotel in Portugal to negotiate the transfer, as […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has made some bold claims about the rise of the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal international spoke to the media following Al Nassr's friendly match with Spanish side Celta Vigo on Monday. "The Saudi league is better than MLS," proclaimed Ronaldo when asked directly about playing in the United States. Ronaldo's comments could […]

Saudi Arabia's soccer landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation asthe nation embarks on a mission to establish itself as a global sporting hub. Therecent influx of high-profile soccer signings has drawn comparisons to China'smessy entrance into the market. However, Saudi Arabia is taking a more strategic approach, aiming to diversify its economy, project a modern […]