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/ 1089 days ago

Chelsea legend John Terry set for coaching role in Saudi Arabia

Al-Shabab, a team in Saudi Arabia, is close to hiring Chelsea legend John Terry as its next manager. Since retiring as a player, Terry has worked as an assistant coach at Aston Villa, Leicester City, and now for the Blues' academy, where he brings a wealth of knowledge. But he has never been in charge […]

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/ 1094 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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/ 1101 days ago

Felix has backup plan in case Barca move doesn't happen

Joao Felix reportedly has an agreement in place with a Saudi Pro League club as a last resort move. The Portuguese international is still an Atletico Madrid player, but currently wants out of the team. Felix's preferred option is currently to join fellow LaLiga club Barcelona within the next week. AS claims that Saudi side […]

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/ 1109 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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/ 1111 days ago

Manchester City and Al-Nassr agree fee for Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte could be the latest name to make the move out to the Middle East with Al-Nassr. In a fairly rare move for a defender, Cristiano Ronaldo's club is looking to get back to the top of the Saudi Pro League. it sees the 29-year-old Laporte as an option to shore […]

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/ 1112 days ago

MLS ranked 29th strongest league in the world, per Opta

Earlier this year, sports intelligence agency Twenty-First Group ranked MLS as the 29th most competitive soccer league in the world. Since then, a lot has changed in Major League Soccer and other leagues around the world including the Saudi Pro League. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that MLS is still ranked number 29 […]

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/ 1113 days ago

Neymar to be paid $500K per social media post by Saudi Arabia

Brazilian striker Neymar has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a deal worth $110 million bringing an end to his stay at French giants Paris Saint Germain. The 31-year-old will sign a two-year deal with the Saudi Arabia outfit subject to a successful medical. Neymar was unwanted at PSG. Still, the right-footed star, […]

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/ 1114 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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/ 1114 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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/ 1118 days ago

Saudi Pro League signs FOX deal to bring Ronaldo to US TV

FOX Sports (NASDAQ:FOXA) have acquired the US media rights to the Saudi Pro League, a source close to the matter revealed to World Soccer Talk. As part of the agreement, FOX's rights agreement begins with the 2023/24 season opener on Friday, August 11. While no coverage plans have been revealed as of press time, the […]

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/ 1119 days ago

Saudi Pro League secures DAZN broadcasting deal in UK

The rapidly emerging Saudi Pro League made a major move by securing a broadcasting deal with streaming service DAZN in the UK. The landmark deal provides exposure and credibility to a league trying to build on its prominence ahead of a key season in the league. The agreement has DAZN show every game live from […]

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/ 1121 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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/ 1123 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 […]

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/ 1124 days ago

Saudi side to hijack Bayern deal with world record bid

Reports suggest that Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal is contemplating a world-record bid for Harry Kane, who is also a target for Bayern Munich and Manchester United. The English international starred for Spurs last year, scoring 30 goals in the Premier League. Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, rumors have persisted that he […]

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/ 1124 days ago

Barcelona president slams Ronaldo and others for Saudi moves

The Saudi Arabians are presently causing chaos in the soccer world by making record transfer bids and offering unprecedented wages. In January of this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Since then, other prominent European players like Karim Benzema have also joined the Middle Eastern country. This trend emerged […]