Saudi Pro League

Africa’s Growing ‘Brotherhood’ In Saudi Pro League
27 Feb

Africa’s Growing ‘Brotherhood’ In Saudi Pro League

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African footballers will play an important role as the Saudi Pro League season moves towards its climax in May, with more than 50 talents from across the continent spread around the division’s 18 teams. Some are world-famous names such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez, but plenty of lesser-known players are also thriving. Morocco striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, Cameroon forward Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, The Gambia’s Musa Barrow and Myziane Maolida of Comoros have all joined Aubameyang in hitting double figures for goals in the top flight. Alongside the well-trodden European path, such accomplishments mean Saudi Arabia is now an increasingly attractive alternative…
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Winners And Losers From Saudi Pro League As Sadio Mane Struggles To Find Form
21 Aug

Winners And Losers From Saudi Pro League As Sadio Mane Struggles To Find Form

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Off the field, the Saudi Pro League continues to make headlines, with Neymar's arrival in the Middle East taking centre-stage over the past few days. On the field, though, some dramatic storylines are already beginning to play out after just two rounds of fixtures. From Al-Nassr's disappointing start to the season to newly-promoted Al-Ahli proving to be the league's great entertainers, those new to the league are certainly getting plenty to talk about even while more new faces are linked with transfers ahead of the September 20 deadline. GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from the second round of…
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Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Revolution In Asian Football
20 Jul

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Revolution In Asian Football

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English Premier League teams may be struggling to come to terms with Saudi Arabian clubs moving for some of their biggest names but fans in Riyadh, Jeddah and many other big cities of the Middle East and Asia are also having to adjust to football’s new reality. Since Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr – one of the ‘Big Four’ clubs along with bitter Riyadh rivals Al-Hilal and Jeddah giants Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli – in December, the country has been in the international football spotlight and the club’s yellow shirt is an increasingly familiar sight in Europe and beyond. “Watching ‘The…
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Man City Agree £30m Deal With Al-Ahli For Riyad Mahrez
20 Jul

Man City Agree £30m Deal With Al-Ahli For Riyad Mahrez

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Manchester City have agreed a £30m deal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli to sign Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez. The 32-year-old has been given permission not to travel on City’s pre-season trip to Japan and South Korea. That had already been agreed providing City received a bid that matched their valuation of Mahrez, who had two years left on his contract. City paid £60m for Mahrez in 2018 and he scored 15 goals from 47 games in the Blues’ Treble-winning season. However, he was an unused substitute for both the FA Cup and Champions League finals and manager Pep Guardiola…
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Saudi Pro League Better Than MLS – Cristiano Ronaldo
18 Jul

Saudi Pro League Better Than MLS – Cristiano Ronaldo

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Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo said the Saudi Pro League “is better” than MLS and that he has no plans to play in the United States or return to a team in Europe. Ronaldo was speaking to the media after playing the first half of Al Nassr’s 5-0 preseason loss to LaLiga side Celta Vigo in his native Portugal. “The Saudi league is better than MLS,” the Portugal star said when asked about making a move to the U.S. like his former rival in Spain Lionel Messi, who was unveiled as an Inter Miami CF player on Sunday. Ronaldo, who…
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N’Golo Kante: Chelsea Midfielder Agrees To Join Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad
21 Jun

N’Golo Kante: Chelsea Midfielder Agrees To Join Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad

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Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante has agreed to sign for Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad. The 32-year-old’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June. Kante has struggled with injuries and made nine appearances for Chelsea during the 2022-23 campaign. He will join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad after his fellow Frenchman left Real Madrid and agreed a three-year deal with them this month. The move brings to an end a highly successful period in English football for Kante. He helped Leicester City win the Premier League in the 2015-16 season before moving to Stamford Bridge. At Chelsea Kante…
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Steven Gerrard Will Not Be Taking Up Offer To Manage In Saudi Pro League
20 Jun

Steven Gerrard Will Not Be Taking Up Offer To Manage In Saudi Pro League

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Steven Gerrard says he will not be taking up an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League. The 43-year-old former Rangers boss has been out of a job since he was sacked by Aston Villa in October. Ex-Liverpool and England captain Gerrard was pictured in Saudi Arabia earlier in June and reportedly made an offer by Al-Ettifaq. “I was invited over there to look at a potential offer, which I did,” he said. Speaking on Channel 4 before England’s Euro 2024 Qualifier against North Macedonia, Gerrard added: “I have been analysing that over the last couple of days. But, as we…
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DStv Will Not Show Saudi Pro League This Season Despite Ronaldo Arrival
05 Jan

DStv Will Not Show Saudi Pro League This Season Despite Ronaldo Arrival

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DStv have no plans of telecasting the 2022/23 Saudi Pro League despite the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, Joy Sports can confirm. The 37-year-old joined made the move to Saudi Arabia after ending his stay in Europe by joining Al Nassr, penning a deal that will see him stay at the club until June 2025. Ronaldo was officially unveiled at the club’s stadium on Tuesday, January 3, after completing his medical. Following his announcement as Al Nassr’s latest acquisition and the Saudi Pro League’s biggest transfer, there were reports the Sub-Saharan African broadcast satellite service would buy television rights for the…
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