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Al-Ittihad, one of the league’s top contenders, struggled to break down a resilient Al-Akhdoud. The result yet leaves Al-Ittihad sex points clear on top. Alqadsia has made another notable climb in the table after a hard fought victory over Al-Riyadh. This made them seven points behind the league leaders and just one point behind alhilal….
Al-Ittihad Held to a 1-1 Draw by Al-Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League Clash In a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening, Al-Ittihad and Al-Akhdoud played out a 1-1 draw at the Jewel Stadium (Al-Jawhara Al-Mushia’a) during the 23rd round of the Saudi Professional League for the 2024-25 season. The match saw both teams fight hard, but…
In a surprising move, Cristiano Ronaldo did not accompany Al-Nassr’s squad to Iran for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Esteghlal on Monday. According to local media reports, the decision to leave the Portuguese superstar behind was made following discussions between the coaching and medical staff, who cited muscle fatigue as…
After Al-Nassr’s surprising 2-1 loss to Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League on February 28, Jhon Duran, the 21-year-old Colombian forward, faced criticism from Saudi news outlet @ByanNassr for his performance during the match. However, former Al-Nassr standout Anderson Talisca has stepped in to defend Duran, urging critics to avoid unfairly targeting the young player….
Criticism Mounts Over Brazilian Selectors’ Bias Towards Domestic League. Brazilian national team selectors are facing scrutiny for their apparent preference for players in the weaker Brazilian league, while overlooking talents in the increasingly competitive Saudi Pro League. The trend was highlighted by Fabinho, who referenced Alex Telles’ call-up only after his move to Botafogo, despite…
In a surprising turn of events, 11th-placed Al-Orubah claimed a historic 2-1 victory over title contenders Al-Nassr at the Al-Jouf University Stadium, while Al-Shabab secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Damak in Friday’s Saudi Pro League fixtures. Al-Orubah, who had never beaten Al-Nassr in their previous five attempts, took a deserved lead five minutes before…
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash on Friday, Ivan Toney’s second-half hat-trick powered Al-Ahli to a stunning 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena, dealing a massive blow to Al-Hilal’s title aspirations. The result leaves Al-Hilal five points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad, with manager Lauren Blanc’s side now under pressure to bounce back…
Saudi media reports indicate that Al-Hilal is close to signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, who is currently on loan to Turkish club Galatasaray. The move aims to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Al-Hilal is reportedly prepared to meet Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, with the player expressing…
Kostas Fortounis became the hero for Al-Khaleej, converting a 96th-minute penalty to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad. The late equalizer denied Al-Ittihad a chance to extend their lead at the top, keeping the title race alive. Al-Ittihad had taken the lead in the 78th minute through Abod, who finished…
Al Ahli Secures Fifth Place with Dominant Performance Al Ahli delivered a commanding performance, defeating Al Qadsiah 4-1 at the Alinma Stadium. The win saw Al Ahli climb to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 44 points, while Al Qadsiah dropped to fourth place, trailing Al Nassr on goal difference. English striker…
