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/ 949 days ago

Henderson defends Saudi move, sees positives in decision

Jordan Henderson has finally publicly addressed his switch from Liverpool to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The England international departed Merseyside for the Middle Eastern club in a deal worth around $15 million. However, the move was not exactly received well from human rights advocates. Saudi Arabia currently has intense laws against the LGBTQ+ community. […]

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/ 951 days ago

Is Saudi Arabia threat to UEFA? Aleksander Ceferin clears air

The Saudi Pro League (SPF) has recently begun play after months of pursuing and signing high-profile European soccer stars at astronomical transfer fees. This season has more A-listers than any other since the league’s inception in 1976. With Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January at Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia began its ambitious plan to become a global […]

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/ 952 days ago

Report: Bizarre cause stops Pogba from leaving Juve for Turkey

Paul Pogba, a midfielder for Juventus, was said to be close to signing for a team from Turkey this summer. However, he was unable to pass a medical examination required for his transfer from Juventus to Galatasaray. The Frenchman reportedly received an offer from Galatasaray, according to Ali Naci Kucuk of the Turkish publication Hurriyet. […]

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/ 952 days ago

Saudi Arabia wants to host 2034 World Cup in summer

Saudi Arabia is already working on a way to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Following the vast investment into the domestic game via the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the nation are now focusing on the World Cup bid. According to a report by The Times, the Middle Eastern nation is currently attempting to gain […]

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/ 954 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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/ 956 days ago

Claudio Ranieri mocks Mancini for taking Saudi Arabia job

Prominent Italian manager Claudio Ranieri had choice words for Roberto Mancini, who recently took over the Saudi Arabia national team job. Mancini was the manager of the Italian national team. However, he stepped down just before Italy continued its UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying in September. Speaking to Supertele, Ranieri said the riches of Saudi Arabia […]

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/ 960 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 […]

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/ 966 days ago

Fulham finally agree to sell Mitrovic to Al Hilal, says report

Fulham star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. The Serbia international has been linked with a move to the Middle East for much of the summer. He previously claimed that he would never play for Fulham ever again after the Premier League club blocked the move. Nevertheless, Mitrovic […]

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/ 967 days ago

Saudi league wants top team in UEFA Champions League

Representatives for the Saudi Pro League reportedly want one of their teams to feature in the UEFA Champions League. Calcio E Finanza claims that the top division in Saudi Arabia has opened talks with UEFA regarding the move. According to the outlet, the Middle Eastern league wants their title-winning club to earn a wild card […]

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/ 967 days ago

LaLiga brings on Visit Saudi as league's global sponsor

LaLiga announced a partnership with Visit Saudi, the Saudi Arabian tourism board. Visit Saudi is a familiar sponsor among soccer fans. The tourism board sponsors Lionel Messi, but it made headlines for its relationship with the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. However, LaLiga announcing a partnership with Visit Saudi is both hypocritical and ironic. LaLiga, […]

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/ 969 days ago

Unwanted at PSG, Neymar to receive a king's ransom at Al Hilal

Neymar has officially completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal, and that comes with a major boost to the Brazilian's salary. The Saudi Arabian side has paid the Parisians around $98 million to sign the Neymar. Then, he will earn a salary of $109 million in his two-year contract with the Middle Eastern club. […]

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/ 972 days ago

MLS and Barcelona to miss out on Neymar as PSG accept bid

One of the most discussed topics of the current summer transfer window has been Neymar's next destination. After six years with the French club, the attacker is poised to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer, attracting several admirers interested in his signature. The player had been hoping to return to Barcelona, but it seems he will […]

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/ 972 days ago

Saudi Pro League chief expresses interest in Mbappe and Kane

The Saudi Pro League's director of football, Michael Emenalo, has revealed ambitious plans to make the competition a destination for the world's top soccer talents. He envisions a league that will become exclusive to ‘exceptional players only’ in a few short years. Emenalo spoke about the league's goals, emphasizing that the intent is to build […]

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/ 979 days ago

Saudi Pro League executive: Ronaldo and Benzema just the start

Fans worldwide have been taken aback by the large number of European players who have moved to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window. The trend started with Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following the 2022 World Cup. During the current transfer window, several other notable players like […]

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/ 981 days ago

Italy soccer slams Saudi clubs for transfers, calls upon FIFA

If FIFA doesn't step in to stop Saudi Arabia from dominating the transfer market, the Italy soccer federation president says the sport risks becoming unbalanced. Currently, Saudi Arabians are throwing the soccer world into disarray by paying extraordinary salaries and making record transfer offers. Famous players who played for European sides are flocking to participate […]