ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Pro League" - Page 4
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/ 78 days agoForbes updated list: Ronaldo salary double that of Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]
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/ 78 days agoMiami to get another ex-Barca star? Verbal agreement for move
Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as "MSN"—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. […]
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/ 86 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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/ 89 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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/ 95 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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/ 101 days agoSaudi Pro League boss claims league surpasses the Eredivisie
One coach in the Saudi Pro League has hit back at Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman, throwing shade at the Eredivisie in the process. Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus is now in his second season during his second stint with the Saudi club. Last year, he guided the side to an undefeated campaign in the […]
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/ 101 days agoIs Saudi Arabia the financial savior of DAZN?
The Saudi Arabian sports scene is becoming an increasingly lucrative arena, and DAZN, the streaming giant backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, may have found a lifeline there. After years of significant financial losses, DAZN is exploring potential partnerships and expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The streaming platform's relationship with the Saudi Pro League […]
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/ 108 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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/ 116 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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/ 118 days agoWhy MLS dodged a bullet by not signing Neymar in 2023
In the summer of 2023, Neymar was one of the top players linked with a move to MLS. At the time, Lionel Messi was thriving with Inter Miami, and it was no surprise that the league wanted to sign the equally popular star for LAFC. That did not happen, as Neymar signed with Saudi Pro […]
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/ 121 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. […]
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/ 121 days agoAncelotti to swap Madrid for Saudi Arabia: Who will replace him?
Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia after his current spell with Real Madrid comes to an end. Although Ancelotti's contract with Real Madrid runs until 2026, reports suggest that the Saudi Pro League has presented him with a lucrative offer; reflecting the league's growing ambition to attract top footballing talent and […]
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/ 122 days agoLiverpool stay? Salah hell-bent on making up for Mane's mistake
Liverpool's star forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly decided that he wants to remain at Anfield beyond this season. The veteran is reportedly ready to prolong his time with the Reds, ending talk of a possible Saudi Arabia move. Yet, he is entering the last year of his contract at Anfield. Under the guidance of new […]
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/ 123 days agoBergwijn hits back at Dutch coach Koeman over Saudi move
Steven Bergwijn has hit back at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after the coach heavily criticized his move to Saudi Arabia. Koeman made headlines earlier this week by suggesting that he would not select the winger because of his recent transfer. Bergwijn, 26, has earned 35 international caps with the Netherlands. On Monday, the attacker joined […]
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/ 124 days agoSaudi Pro League sign striker from 750th-ranked team in world
The Saudi Pro League has signed players from each of the top leagues in Europe and much of the world for massive fees. Each transfer window, there are new reports linking some of the world's best players to the upstart league with seemingly endless funds. Yet, the latest arrival in the Saudi Pro League is […]