ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Arabia" - Page 6
Italy
/ 304 days agoSupercoppa Italiana to issue $25 million in prize money
The Supercoppa Italiana is playing out a four-team tournament with ample prize money in Saudi Arabia that concludes on Monday, Jan. 22. Defending Scudetto winners Napoli will face Inter Milan, which won the Copa Italia last season, on Monday. Now, fans know how much each team will take home in prize money when they return […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 304 days agoNewcastle sending Miguel Almiron to Saudi Arabia to skirt FFP
Newcastle is offloading fan favorite Miguel Almiron to Saudi side Al-Shabab. This makes Almiron one of the latest Premier League stars to move to Saudi Arabia. The move is not yet complete, but Almiron is open to the switch to the Middle East, according to reporter Ben Jacobs. The sale of Almiron is part of […]
Benzema
/ 307 days agoNo 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 […]
Jose Mourinho
/ 307 days agoNo MLS? Mourinho stuck between two jobs after Roma exit
This week saw Jose Mourinho's dismissal from Italian side Roma. From that point on, however, he has been the subject of much speculation about his future in soccer, both among fans and analysts. In a statement, the Stadio Olimpico outfit confirmed the Portuguese manager's departure, ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure with the club. Despite now sitting […]
Fiorentina
/ 307 days agoSupercoppa: Saudi media confused why Juve and Milan left out
The 2023 Supercoppa Italiana officially kicked off on Thursday, Jan. 18. Although the annual tournament consists of top Italian Serie A clubs, the current iteration of the competition is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Soccer officials in the Middle Eastern nation reportedly agreed to host the tournament for a reported fee of $138 million. In […]
Ajax
/ 308 days agoSaudi nightmare: Henderson may never see Al-Ettifaq salary
This week, Dutch powerhouse Ajax is signing Jordan Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool. Reports indicate the 33-year-old Englishman inked a deal with the Eredivisie side for two-and-a-half years. His recent stay in Saudi Arabia will come to a swift conclusion as a result. On Thursday, Henderson flew to Amsterdam to complete the transfer paperwork […]
Ajax
/ 309 days agoIs Amsterdam calling? Jordan Henderson quits Saudi Arabia
Jordan Henderson's controversial spell in Saudi Arabia is set to come to an end. Reports in the UK this morning indicate that the former Liverpool captain has mutually agreed to terminate his current contract with Al Ettifaq. Henderson was earning over $800,000 per week in a three-year deal with the Saudi side. The move will […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 310 days agoNewcastle chairman Al-Rumayyan hit with $74 million lawsuit
Newcastle United's chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is facing a possible massive lawsuit in Canada. Along with being a key figure with the Magpies, the Saudi businessman also currently the is governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. PIF previously purchased a majority stake in Newcastle back in […]
Jordan Henderson
/ 313 days agoSerie A giants offer Henderson escape route from Saudi Arabia
As a possible early exit from his contentious transfer to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson is allegedly in discussions to join Italian giants on loan. Six months ago, the veteran made history by leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq, a club backed by the PIF. He was among the most prominent players from the Premier League […]
Leagues: Serie A
/ 315 days agoBig spat between Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia's agent at Napoli
Once again, Napoli's already difficult championship defense took a nosedive, adding fuel to the fire. Thus far this season, Napoli have had nothing but trouble. Since the club has had three different coaches this season, Walter Mazzarri is the current head coach. They won the Scudetto the previous year under Luciano Spalletti. However, they have […]
Ajax
/ 317 days agoAjax interested in January move for Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson is looking to leave Saudi Arabia after just five months. The former Liverpool captain departed Merseyside for the Middle East back in July. While a plethora of soccer stars joined the Saudi Pro League, Henderson particularly received flak for the move. The midfielder previously had strong ties to the Rainbow Laces campaign. The […]
Jordan Henderson
/ 320 days agoUnhappy Henderson wants Premier League return – but there's a catch
After a little under six months away from the Premier League, Jordan Henderson is considering a shocking transfer back from Saudi Arabia. In July, the 33-year-old left Liverpool after 12 years to sign with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq. The Saudi Pro League club reportedly paid about $15 million to acquire his talents and experience. Notwithstanding his […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 321 days agoSalah could derail Liverpool's plans with decision on future
Of all Premier League wingers, 31-year-old Salah is up there with the best of them. When it comes to goals scored in 2023-24, the Egyptian king has been just as deadly as before. Throughout his six years at Liverpool, the Egyptian has been the team's leading scorer. In his pursuit of seven straight seasons with […]
Saudi Arabia
/ 326 days agoEurope faces danger from Saudi League's new 2024 regulation
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is considering changing its rules to expand its already massive roster of A-list players to even greater heights. The SPL has quickly become one of Asia's most prominent leagues and continues to look at ways to grow it. By 2024-25, the Saudi Pro League will have adopted new regulations that […]
Firmino
/ 327 days agoFormer EPL star ready to quit Saudi nightmare after six months
Although he has only been at Saudi club Al-Ahli for six months, former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino may be ready to call it quits. When his contract with Liverpool expired in June 2023, the Brazilian striker chose to depart for free. The wealthy Saudi Pro League (SPL), Al-Ahli then swooped in over the summer and […]