Manchester City and Saudi Arabia club Al-Ahli agreed on a transfer fee of roughly $39 million for Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger has been considering a transfer to the Saudi Pro League for some time now due to a very substantial contract offer. This summer, Al-Ahli has made many Premier League transfers. For example, Edouard […]

It has been reported that Aleksandar Mitrović has sworn to never play for Fulham again and has blamed the club for preventing a transfer due to high transfer fees. Two proposals from Al-Hilal for the Serbian international player were turned down by Fulham, the most recent one being for $32 million. Sky Sports reports that Premier […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has made some bold claims about the rise of the Saudi Pro League. The Portugal international spoke to the media following Al Nassr's friendly match with Spanish side Celta Vigo on Monday. "The Saudi league is better than MLS," proclaimed Ronaldo when asked directly about playing in the United States. Ronaldo's comments could […]

Saudi Arabia's soccer landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation asthe nation embarks on a mission to establish itself as a global sporting hub. Therecent influx of high-profile soccer signings has drawn comparisons to China'smessy entrance into the market. However, Saudi Arabia is taking a more strategic approach, aiming to diversify its economy, project a modern […]

Jordan Henderson's salary is about to increase by a monumental margin. The English midfielder has received a substantial offer from Steven Gerrard's new club in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ettifaq. It is the sheer scale of this offer that is making the 33-year-old think about ending his 12-year Liverpool career. The Saudi team are making an exerted […]

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 […]

Juventus could be set to save a significant amount of money should they offload Paul Pogba this summer. The France international re-joined the Serie A club last summer from Manchester United as a free agent. However, various injuries forced the midfielder to the sidelines for the majority of the 2022/23 season. Pogba made just 10 […]

This summer's transfer window has been dominated by the Saudi Pro League's efforts to become a popular destination. Top European soccer players received massive pay upgrades to play in the Middle Eastern nation. Now, Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is making the move to Saudi Arabia to join an already-impressive cast of footballers. For example, Cristiano […]

As the richest league in the world, The Saudi Arabia Effect is having an impact on the world of soccer. We discuss the impact thus far. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we […]

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. […]

PSG and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi looks close to joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal next season. The club is offering Messi a staggering $650 million to play in Saudi Arabia. This is reportedly a two-year deal, meaning Messi will make $325 million per year to play in Saudi Arabia. It is far more than the […]

Lionel Messi appears likely to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Saudi Arabia, not MLS, perhaps the more likely. The superstar joined the French club in 2021, but his current contract is set to expire in June. Reports are now surfacing that the Argentina international is strongly considering a move to the Middle East. ESPN […]