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French defender Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr is will face a two-match suspension following his red card in the highly anticipated “Classico” clash against Al-Ahli Jeddah during the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The incident occurred in a thrilling match that saw Al-Nassr emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Simakan was sent off…
Al-Ittihad won big against Al-Wehda, ending the match with a 4-1 scoreline. The game took place on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, as part of the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. This win helped Al-Ittihad strengthen their position at the top of the league table. The goals for Al-Ittihad were scored by…
In an exciting Saudi Pro League showdown, Al-Hilal was held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Riyadh at the Kingdom Arena during the 20th round of the season. This result has opened the door for league leaders Al-Ittihad to extend their lead over Al-Hilal to 4 points, provided they secure a victory against Al-Wehda on Saturday….
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will maintain its long-standing alcohol ban during the 2034 World Cup, despite being named as the tournament’s host by FIFA in December 2023. The kingdom, where alcohol has been prohibited since 1952 due to Islamic law, will not sell alcoholic beverages in stadiums or public spaces. While Qatar, the…
Al-Nassr secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli despite playing with 10 men, thanks to Jhon Duran’s stellar performance. The Colombian forward, who scored twice on his league debut last week, repeated the feat at Al Inma Bank Stadium on Thursday. Duran opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning strike from the…
It’s official—Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed as the world’s top goalscorer for 2023, leaving no room for doubt. The Portuguese superstar netted an impressive 54 goals last year, surpassing all other players. While some questioned the validity of six goals scored in what was initially thought to be a friendly competition, FIFA has now stepped…
Gonzalez started his journey with Aramco owned Al-Qadisiyah in October 2023, replacing English coach Robbie Fowler, with the goal of promoting to the Saudi pro league. In June 2024, Mitchell extended his contract with Al-Qadisiyah for another season due to the positive results achieved. The team is currently in fourth place with 41 points, just…
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Sadio Mane might leave Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr at the end of the current season. He also mentioned that the club’s objective is to sign a new winger to strengthen their attack alongside Ronaldo and Jhon Duran. Mane had a decent first season at the club, netting 19 goals…
Initially, Jesus was very critical of Neymar, suggesting that he was no longer capable of playing at the top level. Neymar didn’t take kindly to these remarks and soon made a move to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal. He then rejoined his childhood club, Santos, in Brazil. Once back in Brazil, Neymar didn’t hold back…
Al-Ettifaq FC has been dealt a severe blow ahead of their crucial clash with Al-Nassr in the 21st round of the Saudi Roshn League, set to take place on February 21. The team will be without one of its key players due to injury. Mousa Dembele walked out of the match injured during matchday 19…
