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Karim Benzema appears to be heading away from Al Ittihad, following the latest show of tantrums at the club. Benzema stormed out of an Al Ittihad training session on Monday, February 5, 2024, before being subsequently excluded from the squad for their Pro League encounter against Al Taee on...

Riyad Mahrez's wife, Taylor Ward has revealed what her partner told her over the phone after the footballer finalized a lucrative deal with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli. It was reported that Mahrez had a savage five-word response to his wife when he told her about his transfer to the Middle...

Roberto Mancini was filmed walking off the field before a penalty shoot-out ended during a match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in the Asian Cup. What happened? The former Manchester City manager could not bear to see his team, Saudi Arabia lose their penalty shootout to South Korea in...

Saudi clubs are reportedly preparing a whooping £2bn transfer budget to sign more European footballers this season. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the floodgates for the massive influx of European footballers into the Saudi Pro League after his infamous transfer move from Manchester United to...

Karim Benzema may be on his way back to Europe after a storied six-month spell with Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad. Fabrizio Romano reports discussions on the future of Karim Benzema has intensified among Saudi officials, who are reportedly not ready to sanction his exit from the Gulf...

Saudi Arabia is preparing to showcase its passion for football and its ability to host a truly spectacular tournament. The kingdom is the sole bidder to host the 2034 World Cup tournament and awaits confirmation from FIFA later this year. Meanwhile, the country's ambitious vision for the...

Jordan Henderson has found it hard settling into Saudi Arabia, as it has been tough acclimatizing to football in that region. Henderson burst into the Pro League looking like he was going to set the league ablaze with sublime performances. However, Jordan Henderson was hot and cold in the game...

Saudi Arabia is prepared to launch a major assault on football globally, an initiative that is expected to increase the development of the Saudi Pro League. This move is intended to be an enabler that will ensure massive talents troop into the division. Financially backed teams will be able to...

Raphael Varane has decided on a possible move to Saudi Arabia after falling down the pecking order at Manchester United. Varane has found it hard to get regular playing time at the Old Trafford club this campaign, starting only 5 Premier League games this term. Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof...

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo and other celebrities were present to watch the match between Anthony Joshua and Otto William in Saudi Arabia. The former Manchester United striker was seen in a green Gucci jacket and completed the handsome look with shaded glasses. The five-time Ballon d'Or...

Al Nassr is a Saudi Arabia professional football club based in Riyadh. The club was formed on October 24, 1995. They play their home matches at Al-AWWAL Park, Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, which has a total capacity of 25,000 seaters. The club is famous for its yellow and blue kit which they wear at...

Newcastle United have been handed the green light to loan players from clubs owned by the same owners in the January transfer window. After a vote on a temporary ban on related party loans did not get adequate support from English Premier League clubs, it boosted the Magpies’ morale in plotting...

Al Ittihad are intensifying efforts to snap up Spanish legend Sergio Ramos, who is currently a free agent. Ramos, who spent the last two seasons at Paris Saint Germain, is currently in search of a club to ply his trade for the 2023/24 season. Reports indicate that Al Ittihad have put a formal...

Al Ettifaq FC have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum from Paris Saint Germain for a fee of €8 million. Wijnaldum has signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club, which is valid until June 30, 2026. Confirming the departure of Wijnaldum from the Parc Des...

Premier League managers have kicked against Saudi Arabia’s transfer policy as they call on FIFA to bring their transfer deadline forward amidst fear of losing top football players. As English teams worry about losing their star players, Premier League clubs will ask that the Saudi Arabia...

Al Ahli have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie for a fee of €15 million. Kessie will sign a three-year deal with Al Ahli, which will keep him at the Jeddah based club until June 2026. Franck Kessie has made 43 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 3...

Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break and set records as he adds another feather on his gigantic hat. After scoring in Al Nassr's 4-1 win over US Monastir, Ronaldo has now scored a goal in 22 different seasons. His headed goal in the 74th minute has also put him at the summit of...

Newcastle United are holding negotiations with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli over the transfer of Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin. Eddie Howe has acknowledged that his possible departure is due to Financial Fair Play reasons. Maximin wasn't included in the squad that traveled to Scotland, for the...

FIFA have banned Al Nassr from registering new players due to their failure to pay Leicester City £390,000 in add-ons owed the English side for the transfer of Ahmed Musa. Musa joined the Saudi Arabian side on the 4th of August, 2018 from Leicester City for a reported fee of £14 million but...

Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard has expressed his thoughts on Saudi Arabia and he is also considering a move to the Gulf country. Lingard, who is a free agent after he was released this summer by Nottingham Forest, is currently in search of a new club. The tricky trees opted not...