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Saudi Arabia

/ 860 days ago

List of footballers signed by Saudi Arabia this summer

The top flight in Saudi Arabia has emerged as a major player in the race to sign the best footballers in Europe's top leagues during this summer's transfer window. The Saudis have seized control of the market with the help of their $620 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Hilal made history by offering the highest […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 860 days ago

Former Saudi Pro League star Ighalo: Ronaldo plays for money

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 […]

Jordan Henderson

/ 860 days ago

Hitzlsperger says Henderson no longer LGBTQ+ ally for Saudi move

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is under fire for his move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq. The midfielder recently departed Merseyside for the Middle East and will receive a massive pay raise in the process. Reports have suggested that Henderson is set to earn around $900,000 per week to play in the Saudi Pro League. […]

Saudi Arabia

/ 863 days ago

Who would be in your Saudi Pro League foreign all-star team?

The number of players to move to the Saudi Pro League this summer could easily form an elite all-star team solely with foreign players. What is impressive is that many of these transfers are not super expensive. While the rumors of Kylian Mbappe would cost Al-Hilal around $330 million, many of the other moves were […]

Kylian Mbappe

/ 863 days ago

PSG may have to pay Mbappe $66 million 'loyalty' bonus

The Kylian Mbappe saga at PSG continues on Tuesday with news about an impending 'loyalty' bonus payment. PSG will reportedly have to soon pay its superstar a massive fee, assuming he is still on the books. Mbappe signed a two-year contract extension with the club last summer. Goal is reporting that the Ligue 1 champions […]

Al Nassr

/ 864 days ago

Al-Nassr prepares formal bid for Bayern exile Sadio Mane

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr organized an official bid for Bayern Munich outcast Sadio Mane. The Senegalese did not exactly thrive in his maiden season at Bayern Munich. A punch, a suspension and a 12-goal season later, Mane is ready for another change. Fitting the mold of many soccer stars, Saudi Arabia looks like a suitable […]

Kylian Mbappe

/ 864 days ago

Saudi club prepares record fee for one season of Kylian Mbappe

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is ready to break the bank for Kylian Mbappe. PSG has come to the internal conclusion that its days with the French superstar are numbered. With one year left on his contract, PSG likely wants to sell Mbappe instead of seeing him leave on a free transfer next summer. Also, […]

Bayern Munich

/ 867 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo could welcome Bayern flop at Al-Nassr

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 […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 868 days ago

Another treble winner leaves City, his successor lies at Barcelona

Manchester City and Saudi Arabia club Al-Ahli agreed on a transfer fee of roughly $39 million for Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger has been considering a transfer to the Saudi Pro League for some time now due to a very substantial contract offer. This summer, Al-Ahli has made many Premier League transfers. For example, Edouard […]

Aleksandar Mitrovic

/ 868 days ago

EPL star vows never to play for club after rejected Saudi bids

It has been reported that Aleksandar Mitrović has sworn to never play for Fulham again and has blamed the club for preventing a transfer due to high transfer fees. Two proposals from Al-Hilal for the Serbian international player were turned down by Fulham, the most recent one being for $32 million. Sky Sports reports that Premier […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 870 days ago

Ronaldo claims Saudi league 'better than MLS' right now

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 […]

Business of Soccer

/ 872 days ago

How Saudi Arabia aims to be in top 10 of soccer leagues by 2030

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 […]

Inter Miami CF

/ 874 days ago

MLS open to Saudi Arabian investment in team ownership

In recent times, there has been an increase in investments by sovereign wealth funds in sports. Saudi Arabia, represented by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF), currently own Newcastle United. Moreover, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that the PIF has expressed interest in potentially acquiring another European club. To diversify the Saudi economy, boost the country's […]

Jordan Henderson

/ 875 days ago

Jordan Henderson offered astronomical salary to leave Liverpool

Jordan Henderson's salary is about to increase by a monumental margin. The English midfielder has received a substantial offer from Steven Gerrard's new club in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ettifaq. It is the sheer scale of this offer that is making the 33-year-old think about ending his 12-year Liverpool career. The Saudi team are making an exerted […]

Al Nassr

/ 876 days ago

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr banned from signing players for odd reason

Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's current club, have been banned from registering new players by FIFA. With their signing of the Portuguese attacker, the Saudi club made a statement. They were one of the first to bring a major name to the Saudi Pro League, paying him $225 million/PA. The arrival of the Portuguese has prompted a […]