ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Public Investment Fund"
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/ 14 days agoSergio Ramos plots next step before moving to San Diego
Sergio Ramos has once again left Sevilla, his departure announced by the La Liga club in June. This marks the end of Ramos' second stint with the team, helping Sevilla secure a 14th-place finish. Despite the Rojiblancos' desire to retain him, the 38-year-old chose to move on mainly due to the club's challenging sporting and […]
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/ 16 days agoNot Pioli nor Galtier: Al-Ittihad agree deal with ex-France boss
The managerial search at Al-Ittihad has taken several twists and turns, with the Saudi club initially close to appointing former Milan manager Stefano Pioli. However, negotiations with Pioli broke down due to internal conflicts within the club, influenced heavily by star player Karim Benzema's preferences. Stefano Pioli, who departed Milan at the end of the […]
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/ 48 days agoNot Raphinha: Saudi Arabia looking to shop from Barcelona
As the new season approaches, Barcelona find themselves with an abundance of centre-backs. The current roster includes stalwarts like Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Inigo Martinez, and rising star Pau Cubarsi. Additionally, Clement Lenglet and Eric Garcia will return from their loan spells, further crowding the defensive lineup. This surplus has prompted the club […]
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/ 49 days agoNo exit? Ancelotti advises MLS target to stay at Real Madrid
As Toni Kroos steps into retirement, having played his final match for Real Madrid in the Champions League final, another veteran, Nacho Fernandez, finds himself at a crossroads. Nacho, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is deliberating whether to stay with Real Madrid. The alternative is to seek new opportunities elsewhere, notably […]
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/ 132 days ago"It's inevitable": Club president admits Neymar move very likely
At the 2009 Sao Paulo State Championship, Neymar scored his debut goal for Santos at the age of 17. Fifteen years later, he is associated with returning to the Black-and-White, completing a full circle. Having begun his career at Vila Belmiro, where he scored an astounding 136 goals in 225 games, Neymar joined Barcelona in […]
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/ 132 days ago"It's inevitable": Club president admits Neymar move very likely
At the 2009 Sao Paulo State Championship, Neymar scored his debut goal for Santos at the age of 17. Fifteen years later, he is associated with returning to the Black-and-White, completing a full circle. Having begun his career at Vila Belmiro, where he scored an astounding 136 goals in 225 games, Neymar joined Barcelona in […]
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/ 132 days agoCity make major De Bruyne contract decision amid Saudi interest
Manchester City have reportedly made a big decision regarding Kevin De Bruyne's future with the club, as interest from Saudi Arabia grows. To Pep Guardiola's squad, Kevin De Bruyne has always been an integral part, he has been Manchester City’s creative hub. Though other prominent players get greater recognition, the Belgian's contributions are crucial in […]
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/ 132 days agoCity make major De Bruyne contract decision amid Saudi interest
Manchester City have reportedly made a big decision regarding Kevin De Bruyne's future with the club, as interest from Saudi Arabia grows. To Pep Guardiola's squad, Kevin De Bruyne has always been an integral part, he has been Manchester City’s creative hub. Though other prominent players get greater recognition, the Belgian's contributions are crucial in […]
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Saudi Arabia
/ 148 days agoMajor Saudi summer spending intentions unveiled by chief
Last summer, Saudi Arabia's sides shocked the world of soccer by spending over $864 million on new players. Among these talents were Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Karim Benzema and many more. Together, they became part of the Saudi Pro League A-list roster, joining Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese titan moved to Al-Nassr in January 2023. When the […]
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Saudi Arabia
/ 152 days ago"At least seven” more superstars ready to move to Saudi league
The Saudi Pro League is a financial spectacle these days, luring the world's top players like moths to a flame. Because of all the attention it has received worldwide in the last year, the league's plan has evolved significantly. Cristiano Ronaldo's January 2023 transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League set the ball rolling. […]
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Leagues: La Liga
/ 159 days agoModric could move to MLS or Saudi Arabia this summer
Everyone can agree that Luka Modric is having a tough time of it this season for Real Madrid. Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos, and Camavinga have all started ahead of the 38-year-old veteran under Carlo Ancelotti's watch. Modric was a mainstay in Real Madrid's starting lineup last season, so this is a big change. The midfielder reportedly […]
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Brasileiro League
/ 166 days agoSaudi stay or Europe? Club president reveals Neymar's future
In the wake of Neymar's knee injury recovery, Santos, a club in Brazil, are planning to re-sign him. Before signing with Barcelona in 2013, Neymar became famous during his debut season at Santos. That is where he first gained fame. With the Brazilian great in the lineup for 142 games, he scored 73 goals and […]
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AS Roma
/ 169 days agoUS owners in talks with Saudis for sale of Roma
Italian media outlets have reported that the current American owners of Roma are in talks to sell the club to Saudi investors. Since acquiring Newcastle recruiting Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia has been making a bigger splash in the soccer globe. Recently, four teams supported by the state investment fund PIF were quite active […]
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AC Milan
/ 170 days agoMLS or Saudi Arabia? Giroud's agent hints about next club
The future of Olivier Giroud is one matter that the AC Milan hierarchy will need to address in the next weeks. The conclusion of the season marks the expiration of the Frenchman's contract. Could we see Giroud in MLS in the future? His importance to Stefano Pioli's team has only grown since he joined, despite […]
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Leagues: EPL
/ 173 days agoManchester United star rejects massive offer to leave in January
It is being rumored that Bruno Fernandes turned down a massive opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window. It would seem that the Manchester United captain is keen on staying and winning trophies at Old Trafford. All the while maintaining his star status in Europe. For United, Fernandes has been […]