Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has become the latest player to express dissatisfaction regarding a move to the Middle East. The Spain international transferred from the European champions to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr back in August. The deal was worth around $30 million. Laporte was one of many stars to make the […]

A shocking confession by Napoli's president has stunned the world: he wishes he had fired Rudi Garcia on the same day the coach was introduced. Owner and president Aurelio De Laurentiis spoke frankly about Rudi Garcia's limited time as head coach in an interview with Corriere dello Sport. His team is now serving as Italian […]

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 […]

There is growing speculation that Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, could potentially leave. Apparently, the European champions are seriously contemplating parting ways with him before his contract expires. De Bruyne last extended his contract in 2021. He did so using statistical analysis to determine the best place for his future in soccer. Since his […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When Cristiano Ronaldo departed Juventus, he apparently took some unfinished business with him. It has been reported in Italy that the current Al Nassr player plans to sue Juventus for debts incurred during his stint with the club. Following his departure from Real Madrid in 2018, Ronaldo played three seasons with Turin's club. The Portuguese […]

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte could be the latest name to make the move out to the Middle East with Al-Nassr. In a fairly rare move for a defender, Cristiano Ronaldo's club is looking to get back to the top of the Saudi Pro League. it sees the 29-year-old Laporte as an option to shore […]

FOX Sports (NASDAQ:FOXA) have acquired the US media rights to the Saudi Pro League, a source close to the matter revealed to World Soccer Talk. As part of the agreement, FOX's rights agreement begins with the 2023/24 season opener on Friday, August 11. While no coverage plans have been revealed as of press time, the […]

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr organized an official bid for Bayern Munich outcast Sadio Mane. The Senegalese did not exactly thrive in his maiden season at Bayern Munich. A punch, a suspension and a 12-goal season later, Mane is ready for another change. Fitting the mold of many soccer stars, Saudi Arabia looks like a suitable […]

Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's current club, have been banned from registering new players by FIFA. With their signing of the Portuguese attacker, the Saudi club made a statement. They were one of the first to bring a major name to the Saudi Pro League, paying him $225 million/PA. The arrival of the Portuguese has prompted a […]

Saudi Arabia's rise in the soccer world looks to be bad news for Major League Soccer. The North American league has typically been a quality destination for players in the autumn of their careers. For better or for worse, MLS developed that reputation as a place players go in the twilight of their playing days. […]

Michael Oliver, a current Premier League referee, earned about $3,000 to officiate a match in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The Premier League referee traveled to the Middle Eastern country to call a game between Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The Daily Mail […]