ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund"
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/ 2 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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/ 6 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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/ 16 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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/ 32 days agoPIF to sell Newcastle to buy their Premier League rivals?
Rumors are swirling around the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) regarding their potential interest in acquiring Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). However, PIF would first need to sell their existing Premier League club, Newcastle, before they could invest in Liverpool; former Everton CEO Keith Wyness recently explained on the Inside Track podcast. This revelation sheds light […]
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/ 79 days ago3 Saudi sides vying for Messi's Argentina teammate
Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who has become a crucial figure at Roma, is about to embark on his third season in the Italian capital. Since signing for free two years ago, he has been an integral part of the Giallorossi's success; his responsibilities might soon become even larger. Roma's manager, Daniele De Rossi, is […]
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/ 107 days agoMadrid star decides on future after astronomical wage Saudi bid
Real Madrid find themselves in a precarious situation regarding their defensive lineup for the upcoming season. With only two senior centre-backs available, the club is grappling with the potential loss of another key defender. They also risk having to do without Antonio Rudiger, amid significant interest from Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Nassr and Al Hilal. Nacho […]
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/ 109 days agoSergio Ramos plots next step before moving to San Diego
Sergio Ramos has once again left Sevilla, his departure announced by the La Liga club in June. This marks the end of Ramos' second stint with the team, helping Sevilla secure a 14th-place finish. Despite the Rojiblancos' desire to retain him, the 38-year-old chose to move on mainly due to the club's challenging sporting and […]
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/ 144 days agoNo exit? Ancelotti advises MLS target to stay at Real Madrid
As Toni Kroos steps into retirement, having played his final match for Real Madrid in the Champions League final, another veteran, Nacho Fernandez, finds himself at a crossroads. Nacho, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is deliberating whether to stay with Real Madrid. The alternative is to seek new opportunities elsewhere, notably […]
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/ 227 days agoNo Saudi move? Salah to stay at Liverpool on these conditions
If Liverpool fulfill two important requirements, Mohamed Salah is allegedly ready to reject a massive transfer to Saudi Arabia. Many Liverpool fans are wondering what will happen to Mohamed Salah once his current contract expires next summer. The 31-year-old has long piqued the curiosity of Saudi Pro League clubs fiscally supported by the Public Investment […]
Saudi Arabia
/ 243 days agoMajor Saudi summer spending intentions unveiled by chief
Last summer, Saudi Arabia's sides shocked the world of soccer by spending over $864 million on new players. Among these talents were Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Karim Benzema and many more. Together, they became part of the Saudi Pro League A-list roster, joining Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese titan moved to Al-Nassr in January 2023. When the […]
Saudi Arabia
/ 247 days ago"At least seven” more superstars ready to move to Saudi league
The Saudi Pro League is a financial spectacle these days, luring the world's top players like moths to a flame. Because of all the attention it has received worldwide in the last year, the league's plan has evolved significantly. Cristiano Ronaldo's January 2023 transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League set the ball rolling. […]
Leagues: La Liga
/ 254 days agoModric could move to MLS or Saudi Arabia this summer
Everyone can agree that Luka Modric is having a tough time of it this season for Real Madrid. Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos, and Camavinga have all started ahead of the 38-year-old veteran under Carlo Ancelotti's watch. Modric was a mainstay in Real Madrid's starting lineup last season, so this is a big change. The midfielder reportedly […]
Benzema
/ 261 days agoEurope 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. […]
AS Roma
/ 264 days agoUS owners in talks with Saudis for sale of Roma
Italian media outlets have reported that the current American owners of Roma are in talks to sell the club to Saudi investors. Since acquiring Newcastle recruiting Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia has been making a bigger splash in the soccer globe. Recently, four teams supported by the state investment fund PIF were quite active […]