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Cristiano Ronaldo faces new reality as PIF speeds up exit from four major Saudi Pro League clubs: How it would affect CR7 and Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future could once again become a central talking point, as major structural changes begin to unfold behind the scenes in Saudi soccer.
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/ 390 days ago

Watch Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo score 928th career goal – What’s his distance to Karim Benzema in Golden Boot race?

Cristiano Ronaldo has done it again. The Portuguese superstar silenced the pre-match bravado of Al Kholood’s Myziane Maolida, scoring his 19th goal of the season to power Al-Nassr to victory in their latest Saudi Pro League fixture.
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/ 400 days ago

Karim Benzema opens up on Real Madrid exit: Why he joined Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League and his unexpected retirement plans

For the first time, Karim Benzema has broken his silence on why he left Real Madrid and moved to the Saudi Pro League, where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays.
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/ 421 days ago

Could Sergio Ramos help bring ex-Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema to Monterrey? Liga MX side plots ambitious move

Liga MX giants Monterrey are looking to make an ambitious move in the transfer market by pursuing French striker Karim Benzema, with the help of his former Real Madrid teammate, Sergio Ramos.
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/ 452 days ago

Karim Benzema announces next step in his career: Will he end Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry in Saudi Pro League and return at Real Madrid?

Recently, rumors swirled about karim Benzema's potential break from Cristiano Ronaldo’s popularity shadow in the Saudi Pro League, possibly to retire and return to Real Madrid in a different role. The Frenchman has now made a major announcement addressing these speculations.

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/ 602 days ago

This means war: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid to compete for Kante

As the summer transfer window nears its close, two La Liga sides Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, find themselves in a potential bidding war over the services of N'Golo Kante. The French midfield dynamo is currently plying his trade at Saudi club Al-Ittihad. Kante, who recently returned from a successful Euro 2024 campaign with France, is […]

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/ 637 days ago

Not Pioli nor Galtier: Al-Ittihad agree deal with ex-France boss

The managerial search at Al-Ittihad has taken several twists and turns, with the Saudi club initially close to appointing former Milan manager Stefano Pioli. However, negotiations with Pioli broke down due to internal conflicts within the club, influenced heavily by star player Karim Benzema's preferences. Stefano Pioli, who departed Milan at the end of the […]

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/ 787 days ago

Europe return or Saudi stay? Benzema opens up on future

As far as Karim Benzema is concerned, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Ittihad are where he will continue to play his football despite rumors to the contrary. The Frenchman’s massive summer free transfer from Real Madrid sent Saudi fans into ecstasy. Things quickly went south for the striker in the Kingdom, despite a respectable beginning. […]

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/ 805 days ago

Major setback for Premier League as Benzema nears Saudi exit

In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

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/ 810 days ago

No exit? Benzema's lawyer reveals reason for Al-Ittihad absence

Rumor has it that Karim Benzema is weighing his options after a frustrating six months at Al-Ittihad. Last summer, the Frenchman was widely anticipated to ink a new contract with Real Madrid. So, his decision to go on a free transfer to pursue his career in Saudi Arabia was shocking. What lured him away was […]

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/ 879 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. […]

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/ 951 days ago

Al-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 […]

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/ 958 days ago

Saudi club rekindling interest in Liverpool's Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is once again being targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. David Ornstein of The Athletic is reporting that the Middle Eastern club is reigniting their interest in the 31-year-old star. Al Ittihad had links with the Egyptian earlier in the month. Liverpool, however, currently insists that it has no […]