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News

/ 843 days ago

Newcastle manager Howe denies advantage from failed loan law

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has claimed that his club does not have an advantage when it comes to making specific loan deals in January. Premier League teams recently failed to pass a temporary ban on related-party loans in the upcoming transfer window. The 20 top-flight teams held a meeting on Tuesday to determine whether or […]

Al Nassr

/ 846 days ago

Messi to face Ronaldo one last time: Al-Nassr vs Inter Miami

For potentially the last time, Lionel Messi will face Cristiano Ronaldo as Al-Nassr welcomes Inter Miami in a club friendly. On Tuesday, Riyadh Season, an annual sports and entertainment festival, announced a friendly between the two clubs in February of this year. It is part of the Riyadh Seasons Cup. The friendly fixture will be […]

Arsenal

/ 851 days ago

Newcastle risk losing main January target to another EPL club

Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves may make a return to the Premier League with Newcastle looking to welcome him. After a successful stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Portuguese midfielder is now a hot commodity among Premier League teams. His Premier League experience with Wolves makes him an ideal candidate. This summer, Neves signed with Saudi Pro […]

Saudi Arabia

/ 851 days ago

Saudi Pro League executive claims spending spree is over

A top Saudi soccer official has claimed that Saudi Pro League clubs may ease up on spending in the future. Teams in the Middle Eastern division combined to spend around $958 million in the summer transfer window. Al-Hilal's purchase of Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain for around $98 million topped the charts. Instead of mass spending, […]

Marcelo Gallardo

/ 852 days ago

Marcelo Gallardo joins Benzema and Kante in Saudi Pro League

Marcelo Gallardo has reportedly agreed to become the next manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Middle Eastern club previously sacked Nuno Espirito Santo earlier in the month after a poor run of form. Al-Ittihad sat sixth in the standings when they fired the former Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur manager. Gallardo is set to […]

Brazil

/ 853 days ago

Brazil is hoping Neymar can be fit for 2024 Copa America

Brazilian star Neymar is set to be sidelined for a significant amount of time following recent knee surgery. The 31-year-old forward suffered fairly serious anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries during a matchup with Uruguay in mid-October. He subsequently underwent surgery to repair the problems two weeks later. There is no specific timetable for Neymar's […]

AC Milan

/ 856 days ago

Maldini in talks for Saudi job following departure from AC Milan

Professional soccer in Saudi Arabia has received a lot of attention recently. The league has been around since 1976, but this season, it has attracted more foreign superstars than ever before. Cristiano Ronaldo signing with Al-Nassr in January was the first major move. It saw Saudi Arabia take its first step toward realizing its vision. […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 862 days ago

Newcastle exploring Saudi market for Tonali replacement

Newcastle executive Dan Ashworth has confirmed that the Magpies might explore the Saudi market in January to find a replacement for the suspended Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder is now serving a 10-month ban after FIFA extended the worldwide suspension. The 23-year-old was sanctioned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), last week for violating betting […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 872 days ago

Osimhen admits he rather join MLS than the Saudi Pro League

Napoli star Victor Osimhen has claimed that he would be interested in joining Major League Soccer, MLS, in the future. The Nigeria international made the comments during a Twitch interview featuring fellow stars Mario Balotelli and Emiliano Viviano. Viviano, currently with Serie B side Ascoli, asked Osimhen directly if he would rather join MLS or […]

France

/ 872 days ago

Sadio Mane becomes latest current soccer star to buy club

Senegal star Sadio Mane has officially purchased lower-level French side Bourges Foot 18. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward recently joined Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr earlier this summer. Mane's move to the Middle East came with a massive pay raise. According to a recent report, Mane rakes in around $48 million annually […]

Brazil

/ 880 days ago

Neymar exits Uruguay game in tears: How long will he be out?

During its World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay, Brazil suffered a double setback. Brazil lost 2-0, and if that was not enough, it witnessed Neymar leave the field in tears due to an injury. In a lackluster first half, the Seleção dominated possession but couldn't convert it into goals. The home side, on the other […]

Ballon d'Or

/ 880 days ago

French senator wants Benzema stripped of Ballon d'Or

France Minister of Interior Gerald Darmanin has claimed that Karim Benzema has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. The group has been labeled by several nations as a terrorist organization. This includes Saudi Arabia, the country where Benzema currently plays club soccer for Al-Ittihad. The French official made the claims during an interview on CNews Network. […]

Bayern Munich

/ 883 days ago

Liverpool to break bank to replace Saudi-bound Mohamed Salah

Following renewed rumors that Mohamed Salah could join a Saudi club, Liverpool are said to be prepared to break their transfer record next summer to replace him. With the Reds already having sold Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad's £150 million offer for Mohamed Salah may have been too […]

Business of Soccer

/ 884 days ago

Saudi Pro League players dominate annual Forbes money list

The Saudi Pro League has an awful lot of money to spend on players. A summer window in which they spent heavily to recruit some of the globe's biggest stars has influenced the wealth scale in the sport. The annual World’s Highest-Paid Soccer Players list by Forbes was released on Friday. This year's table predictably […]

News

/ 887 days ago

Saudi Pro League attendances are as low as 133 people

There has been plenty of talk about the rise of professional soccer inside Saudi Arabia. Although previously relatively unknown, the Saudi Pro League essentially exploded onto the scene when Cristiano Ronaldo decided to join Al Nassr in January. The move may have shocked many around the globe, but money certainly talked. Ronaldo is currently earning […]