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This draw highlights Al-Nassr’s recurring issue of dropping points after taking the lead. According to league statistics, Al-Nassr is the second-worst team in the league in this regard, having lost 14 points from winning positions this season. This puts them alongside Al-Wehda, Damac, and Al-Shabab, who have also struggled to maintain leads. In contrast, league…
The 24th round of the Saudi Pro League concluded on Friday with thrilling matches and significant shifts in the league standings. Al-Ittihad maintained their position at the top, while Al-Hilal closed the gap with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli were involved in dramatic 2-2 draws against Al-Shabab and Al-Khaleej, respectively,…
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash, Al-Nassr failed to hold onto their lead, settling for a 2-2 draw against Al-Shabab in the 24th round of the 2024-25 season. Despite goals from Ayman Yahya and Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s defensive frailties cost them valuable points, further denting their title hopes. Match HighlightsThe game saw a flurry…
In an action-packed Friday night in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal reclaimed their winning form with a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha, while Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 24th round of the competition. Al-Hilal Closes In on League LeadersAl-Hilal secured a crucial win against Al-Fayha at King Abdullah Sports City…
In a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter on Thursday, March 6, 2025, league leaders Al-Ittihad fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against third-placed Al-Qadsiah, thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from N’Golo Kante. The match seemed destined to end in favor of Al-Qadsiah when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang broke the deadlock in the 91st minute. The Gabonese…
In a surprising turn of events, Al-Ettifaq’s first football team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Iraqi visitors Duhok in the first leg of the Gulf Champions League semi-final. The match took place on Wednesday evening at the “Ego” Stadium in Al-Ettifaq’s home ground in Dammam. Despite controlling much of the game, Al-Ettifaq was unable to…
The Al-Hilal football team delegation arrived in Tashkent on Monday evening, gearing up for their highly anticipated AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday evening, but concerns over extreme weather conditions have cast a shadow over the fixture. Tashkent is currently blanketed…
Players of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab Club refused to participate in training sessions on Monday in protest over unpaid salaries that have been delayed for the past three months. According to reports from the Saudi newspaper *Al-Riyadiya*, the club’s administration had promised to settle the overdue payments by Monday but failed to fulfill its commitment. Both…
Saudi pro League is halfway with football fans enjoying lots of goals, with some of the best strikers in the world. Leading the charge is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, who has netted an impressive 17 goals for Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi club in a high-profile move, has once again proven…
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have confirmed that their star defender, João Cancelo, will be out of action for eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. The club made the announcement on Sunday via their official account on the social media platform ‘X’ (Twitter). Medical examinations revealed that Cancelo sustained an injury to his hamstring,…
