ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Arabia - Page 8"

Leagues: Serie A

/ 693 days ago

Big 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

/ 695 days ago

Ajax 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

/ 698 days ago

Unhappy 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

/ 699 days ago

Salah 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

/ 704 days ago

Europe 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

/ 705 days ago

Former 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 […]

Fenerbahce

/ 705 days ago

Saudi officials cancel game due to pregame player shirts

A Turkish Super Cup final between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray was canceled on Friday due to unusual circumstances. Turkish soccer officials previously announced that the big game would be played in Saudi Arabia. The move was met with controversy, as many fans ridiculed the decision. The fixture typically pits the Super Lig title holders against the […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 707 days ago

Saudi Pro League set to lure first Italian referee after EPL block

Following Al-Nassr's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo last year, the Saudi government has shifted its attention to soccer at an increasing rate. European soccer was rocked in the summer when a slew of players received massive transfer bids from clubs funded by the sovereign wealth fund. Neymar, Roberto Mancini, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Karim Benzema, and Karim Benzema […]

FIFA

/ 727 days ago

Saudi Arabia exploring ways to host 2034 World Cup in summer

Saudi Arabia is willing to arrange the 2034 World Cup during the summer months. The Middle Eastern nation successfully won the bid to host the tournament back in October. FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed the news after Saudi Arabia ran unopposed. Australia previously showed interest in hosting the 2034 competition but ultimately opted against making […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 732 days ago

Ruben Neves reveals future plans after EPL comeback talk

Ruben Neves has confirmed his stance on a possible Saudi January exit and a Premier League return, amid Arsenal and Newcastle interest. The 26-year-old has become a serious target for both of those teams, who are in need of midfield reinforcements. Sandro Tonali's ban for his role in an illicit betting scandal has cost Newcastle […]

AC Milan

/ 733 days ago

PIF eye two Serie A giants after successful Newcastle venture

Serie A heavyweights from Milan, arch-rivals AC Milan and Inter, are reportedly under the watchful eye of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). For the time being, four of the most popular clubs in Saudi Arabia—Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al Hilal—are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Last summer, Saudi Arabia welcomed […]

AFC

/ 733 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host reformatted AFC Champions League finals

Saudi Arabia have received the honor of hosting the final stage of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) tournament. This adds to their roster of soccer events. This is at the forefront of the transformation taking place in Asian soccer, which is seeing a number of developments. A growing number of contests are choosing Saudi […]

Borussia Dortmund

/ 737 days ago

Borussia Dortmund declines the use of Saudi, Qatari sponsorship

Borussia Dortmund Managing Director Carsten Cramer said his clubs will never go to Saudi or Qatari sponsors. Cramer recognizes the potential that the Middle Eastern wealth brings to clubs. However, he does not want his money to come from places with political concerns. Cramer was alluding to a UEFA Champions League question. Dortmund is in […]

Eddie Howe

/ 741 days ago

Newcastle manager Howe denies advantage from failed loan law

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has claimed that his club does not have an advantage when it comes to making specific loan deals in January. Premier League teams recently failed to pass a temporary ban on related-party loans in the upcoming transfer window. The 20 top-flight teams held a meeting on Tuesday to determine whether or […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 743 days ago

Premier League clubs clear Newcastle's Saudi loan moves

In a major win for Newcastle United, Premier League teams decided against a restriction on players arriving on loan from affiliated organizations. For January alone, the English top division requested that the teams approve an amendment prohibiting loans into the competition. At the same time, they are working on new regulations to address loan situations […]