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/ 398 days agoMassive salary bid: Vinicius' Ballon d'Or snub ignites Madrid exit talk
The Ballon d'Or awards have sparked ongoing future discussions after Vinicius placed second.

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/ 403 days agoRenard returns to Saudi Arabia after Mancini’s costly departure
In a surprise move, Herve Renard has been reappointed as head coach of Saudi Arabia following the exit of Italian coach Roberto Mancini. The Saudi Football Federation confirmed the return of Renard, who previously led the team from 2019 to 2023. Renard is a well-regarded figure within Saudi soccer and he brings renewed hopes for […]

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/ 404 days agoNeymar to MLS? Inter Miami eyes January move for star
Neymar, currently playing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has been linked to a potential transfer to MLS side Inter Miami. The star forward, who joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, could soon reunite with former teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets, all now part of Inter Miami’s ambitious lineup. In their pursuit […]

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/ 404 days agoNew Netflix docuseries track Saudi Pro League's amazing ascent
Netflix has announced a new docuseries which will track the Saudi Pro League's ascent to the forefront of world football. “Saudi Pro League: Kickoff" will be coming to Netflix later this year and it will spotlight the Saudi Pro League’s transformation and rise in prominence on the global soccer stage. Set for a six-episode release […]

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/ 405 days agoSaudi Arabia axes top-paid boss Mancini, set for massive pay-out
Roberto Mancini, once the world’s highest-paid manager, has been dismissed from his position with the Saudi Arabian national team by mutual consent. The decision was officially confirmed on Thursday. It follows a challenging tenure marked by subpar performances and growing discontent within the team and among fans. With almost three years remaining on his four-year […]

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/ 407 days agoMessi-Hong Kong 2.0: India angry over Ronaldo's moved match
A decision to relocate an Al-Nassr AFC Champions League match with Ronaldo from Iran to Dubai due to security concerns has caused a significant uproar in India. The Kolkata-based club Mohun Bagan Super Giants are at the center of the controversy. They recently forfeited their own AFC Champions League qualifier against an Iranian club. Thus, […]

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/ 407 days agoNew evidence suggests Saudi state was involved in Newcastle deal
Premier League clubs are once again raising questions over the previous 2021 takeover of Newcastle. The Magpies changed hands three years ago after Mike Ashley offloaded the team to a consortium led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Middle Eastern group paid nearly $400 million for an 80% stake in the club. Fellow […]

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/ 409 days agoWomen's soccer players target FIFA to end Saudi sponsorship
Hundreds of professional women's soccer players have signed a letter calling for FIFA to end a sponsorship deal with a Saudi oil company. In April, FIFA signed a sponsorship deal with Aramco. That oil company has 98.5% state ownership, meaning the government of Saudi Arabia owns the company. In a way, it is FIFA entering […]

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/ 417 days agoAl-Hilal adamant on signing Vinicius as replacement for Neymar?
Vinicius has found himself at the center of transfer speculation, with Al-Hilal showing a keen interest in acquiring his services. He has been a mainstay at Real Madrid and a key figure in their lineup. But while Neymar's future with the Saudi club is still in the air, Al-Hilal has their sights set on the […]

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/ 421 days agoSpanish international joins Rodri with threats of players' strike
The ever-expanding soccer calendar continues to draw criticism from players and managers alike. The latest voice of dissent has come from Spanish international Aymeric Laporte. Speaking out against the increasingly demanding match schedule, Laporte has raised the possibility of a players' strike. He has suggested it might be the only solution to safeguard their health […]

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/ 423 days agoManchester City claim victory after Associated Party case verdict
Manchester City took a positive step after the verdict supported City in its case against the Premier League regarding the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules. In a 175-page ruling, the independent arbitration panel declared that certain aspects of the rules are unlawful. The ruling also has implications for other Premier League clubs. This relates […]

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/ 427 days ago2025 Barcelona move possible for Neymar thanks to World Cup
A potential reunion between Neymar and Barcelona is making waves once again for the summer of 2025. Reports are surfacing about the Brazilian forward’s return to the Catalan club. The 32-year-old Al-Hilal star could be eyeing a move back to Barcelona in 2025 when he becomes a free agent. While this news might sound surprising, […]

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/ 440 days agoRonaldo to blame for another boss shakeup? Al Nassr weigh in
Al Nassr CEO Guido Fienga firmly addressed suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo holds significant sway over the club's decisions on its coach. The comments from Fienga come in response to widespread speculation following the recent sacking of Portuguese coach Luis Castro. The club replaced him with Italian manager Stefano Pioli after a disappointing start to the […]

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/ 448 days agoNo Brazil deal: Ramos holding out for MLS or Saudi switch
Sergio Ramos made headlines this summer by departing Sevilla for the second time in his storied career. With a resume that includes glittering stints at Real Madrid and PSG, Ramos is one of the game’s elite. However, despite the widespread speculation and persistent rumors, the 38-year-old remains without a club as of mid-September. Throughout the […]

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/ 453 days agoAl-Hilal to exclude Neymar until January: What does future hold?
Neymar once again finds his career marred by injury, as Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus plans to delay the Brazilian superstar's return until January 2025. This decision follows a devastating knee injury that Neymar sustained while playing for Brazil in October 2023. This came just months after joining the Saudi Pro League in a high-profile transfer. […]