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Al Nassr
/ 889 days agoRonaldo plans on staying with Al-Nassr through 2026 World Cup
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 […]

AS Roma
/ 891 days agoMourinho says he will 'definitely' work in Saudi Arabia someday
Jose Mourinho has claimed that he sees himself coaching in Saudi Arabia in the future. The current Roma manager, self-described as the "Special One," is widely regarded as one of the top coaches in Europe. He has previously collected silverware at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. Mourinho made the remarks during […]

Al Nassr
/ 892 days agoDel Piero tempted by enticing role at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Saudi outfit Al-Nassr is courting Alessando Del Piero to take the role of sporting director there. The team captained by Cristiano Ronaldo has been on fire, attracting star players from all around Europe. Following their recent on-field success, the Riyadh-based side aims to bolster their administrative ranks. Del Piero retired from soccer at the beginning […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 900 days agoSaudi move to have serious repercussions for elite EPL referees
High salaries in the Saudi Pro League may entice referees from the English Premier League. They may follow in the footsteps of some of those notable players who jumped to the Middle East this summer. The Saudi Pro League signed high-profile players during the most recent transfer window. That helped bring international attention to the […]

Leagues: Serie A
/ 900 days agoSaudi clubs circling Osimhen as tensions mount, says report
Saudi Pro League teams will lead the charge for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during the January transfer window. The Nigeria international is enjoying a great 2023/24 Serie A season so far with the Italian side. However, a recent social media debacle has seemingly strained the club's relationship with the star striker. Napoli created, then deleted, […]

Al Nassr
/ 904 days agoCristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics claiming his career is over
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 […]

Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 920 days agoNeymar takes shot at PSG and Ligue 1 with bold Saudi claim
Neymar, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain, was transferred this summer for 90 million euros to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The Brazilian is just one of the sport's biggest stars from across the globe that has moved to the Middle East this season. And now Neymar has made comments regarding PSG and Ligue 1. This summer, […]

News
/ 920 days agoSaudi clubs to enter UCL? PSG’s Al-Khelaifi sets record straight
Saudi clubs have had a significant impact on global soccer, and they want in on the UEFA Champions League. To sign high-profile players, the four Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned teams received massive funds. The chance was seized by European teams, who stocked their coffers, but questions are being raised. Some of the biggest names in […]

Jadon Sancho
/ 921 days agoMan Utd stay or Saudi move? Report reveals Sancho's future
A club in Saudi Arabia has made a transfer bid to Manchester United for Jadon Sancho. The Englishman was a top talent whom Manchester United had targeted for a long time. After leaving England for first-team play in Germany, he dominated the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. He scored or assisted more than one goal per […]

Chelsea
/ 921 days agoChelsea legend John Terry set for coaching role in Saudi Arabia
Al-Shabab, a team in Saudi Arabia, is close to hiring Chelsea legend John Terry as its next manager. Since retiring as a player, Terry has worked as an assistant coach at Aston Villa, Leicester City, and now for the Blues' academy, where he brings a wealth of knowledge. But he has never been in charge […]

Demarai Gray
/ 922 days agoEverton agrees to sell Demarai Gray to end standoff with coach
Demarai Gray looks set to finally get a move away from Everton. According to The Athletic, the Merseyside club has agreed to sell Gray to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Gray has reportedly already completed a medical with his new club and will join his new teammates following the international break. The Saudi side […]

Jordan Henderson
/ 923 days agoHenderson defends Saudi move, sees positives in decision
Jordan Henderson has finally publicly addressed his switch from Liverpool to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The England international departed Merseyside for the Middle Eastern club in a deal worth around $15 million. However, the move was not exactly received well from human rights advocates. Saudi Arabia currently has intense laws against the LGBTQ+ community. […]

Saudi Arabia
/ 925 days agoIs Saudi Arabia threat to UEFA? Aleksander Ceferin clears air
The Saudi Pro League (SPF) has recently begun play after months of pursuing and signing high-profile European soccer stars at astronomical transfer fees. This season has more A-listers than any other since the league’s inception in 1976. With Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January at Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia began its ambitious plan to become a global […]

Galatasaray
/ 926 days agoReport: Bizarre cause stops Pogba from leaving Juve for Turkey
Paul Pogba, a midfielder for Juventus, was said to be close to signing for a team from Turkey this summer. However, he was unable to pass a medical examination required for his transfer from Juventus to Galatasaray. The Frenchman reportedly received an offer from Galatasaray, according to Ali Naci Kucuk of the Turkish publication Hurriyet. […]

Liverpool
/ 928 days agoAl-Ittihad targeting late move for Liverpool star Salah, says report
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad is set to test Liverpool's willingness to hold on to star winger Mohamed Salah. The Tigers have previously shown interest in signing the Egyptian. However, it has yet to submit a formal bid. This, however, could change in the coming days. Mail Sport is claiming that the Saudi side is preparing […]