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Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, a renowned expert on football transfers, has provided the latest updates on the future of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi club Al Nassr. Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is set to expire at the end of the current season, and as of January, he has been eligible…
A thrilling encounter between Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ettifaq ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday in Matchweek 26 of the Roshn Saudi League, with both teams trading goals in an entertaining battle. The hosts, Al-Qadsiah, took the lead just before halftime when Mohammed Abushamah capitalized on a defensive error in the 45th minute. A low cross…
Karim Benzema came to Al-Ittihad’s rescue with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against rivals Al-Ahli in a pulsating Jeddah derby on Saturday. The result keeps the league leaders five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after Matchweek 26. Match Highlights Al-Ahli struck first when Roger Ibañez powered…
In a high-stakes Saudi Pro League clash, Al-Nassr delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Al-Hilal in the Matchweek 26 showdown on Friday evening. The win not only reignited Al-Nassr’s title hopes but also ended their long winless streak against their Riyadh counterparts. Al-Nassr took control early, with Ali Al-Hassan breaking the deadlock in the…
Saudi Club Eyes Top Talent After Strong Season Under Manager Míchel González Dammam, Saudi Arabia– Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah FC, led by president Badr Al-Riziza, is gearing up for an ambitious summer transfer window as they aim to strengthen their squad for a title-challenging campaign next season. The club, owned by Saudi oil giant…
The Saudi Pro League remains optimistic about securing Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah this summer, despite growing uncertainty over a potential move before the Club World Cup, according to reports from The Telegraph. While Liverpool have reportedly offered Salah a new contract to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield, Saudi officials are still pushing to lure…
Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a dramatic late winner to send Al-Qadsiah into their first-ever King’s Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al-Raed on Wednesday at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. The match seemed destined for extra time after both teams struggled to break the deadlock, but Aubameyang struck in the…
In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ittihad pulled off a stunning late comeback to defeat Al-Shabab 3-2 and book their place in the final of the King’s Cup of Champions. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw Al-Ittihad snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with two dramatic stoppage-time goals. A Rollercoaster Encounter Al-Ittihad took…
The Saudi Arabian national team managed a hard-fought 0-0 draw against group leaders Japan in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 25. The result keeps Saudi Arabia’s qualification hopes alive, though the path remains challenging. Saudi Arabia’s Uphill Battle for World Cup Spot. With this draw, the Green Falcons moved to…
In an exciting development for international football, the Saudi Arabian national team is set to participate as a guest in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking their historic debut in the tournament. The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that the “Green Falcons” will be placed in the fourth…
