Saudi Pro League
Yassine Bounou joins Al-Hilal from Sevilla
Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday.
18 August 2023, 05:25 AM
Neymar credits Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation
The 31-year-old Neymar signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club on Tuesday after spending six years with Paris St Germain, in a deal reportedly worth about 90 million euros ($98 million)
17 August 2023, 00:29 AM
The stars signing up for Saudi's football project
Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January to play for Riyadh-based Al-Nassr is what first drew global attention to ongoing efforts to boost the Saudi Pro League.
16 August 2023, 02:37 AM
Neymar joins Al-Hilal from PSG in two-year deal
Saudi Professional League (SPL) club Al-Hilal announced that Neymar had signed a contract until 2025, with the Brazilian saying, "I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali" in a video on the team's social media accounts
16 August 2023, 00:17 AM
Neymar 'probably leaving' PSG: source
The Brazil international joined the French champions for 220 million euros ($241m) from Barcelona in 2017
13 August 2023, 11:41 AM
Ronaldo takes Al Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo slotted home from the spot in the final minutes to propel his Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr to their first-ever Arab Club Champions Cup final after a 1-0 win over Al Shorta in the semifinal at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha on Wednesday.
9 August 2023, 18:04 PM
Klopp concerned about Saudi transfer window
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the transfer window in the Saudi Arabia league, fearing it may have a detrimental effect on European clubs.
1 August 2023, 13:37 PM
Mane's Bayern departure sad but for the best, says Tuchel
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel said Tuesday he was saddened that things didn't work out for Sadio Mane at the club but feels his departure is for the best.
1 August 2023, 12:31 PM
Saudi league 'completely changed the market': Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that the Saudi Pro League had "completely changed the market" and he expects more and more high-profile players to move there.
29 July 2023, 14:29 PM
Ronaldo's Al Nassr draw with Inter in Osaka friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at half-time as Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the second game of their pre-season tour in Japan on Thursday.
27 July 2023, 13:26 PM
Henderson bids farewell to Liverpool after 12 years
Midfielder Jordan Henderson said farewell to Liverpool fans in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, confirming his departure from the club after 12 years ahead of a reported move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq.
26 July 2023, 21:04 PM
Al Hilal sign Brazilian Malcom
Brazilian winger Malcom has joined Al-Hilal from Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Wednesday.
26 July 2023, 21:01 PM
Moussa Dembele signs for Al-Ettifaq
French striker Moussa Dembele has joined Al-Ettifaq as a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Olympique Lyonnais, the Saudi Pro League club said on Wednesday.
26 July 2023, 20:53 PM
Mbappe 'refuses to talk' to Al Hilal over 300-million-euro move
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to meet officials from Al Hilal, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the Saudis' ambitious hopes of completing a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) swoop.
26 July 2023, 20:38 PM
Di Maria snubs Saudi for second spell at Benfica
The 35-year-old World Cup winner left Juve as a free agent last month amid claims he could be targeted by a club in Saudi Arabia.
6 July 2023, 06:20 AM
Al Hilal sign Portugal midfielder Neves
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves is joining Al Hilal from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year deal, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Friday.
24 June 2023, 04:40 AM
Saudi's Al-Ettifaq is bidding to appoint Gerrard as coach: source
Steven Gerrard is considering an offer to become coach of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, a source familiar with the matter said.
11 June 2023, 12:21 PM
After missing out on Messi, Saudis give Benzema gala welcome
Fireworks and flame-throwers greeted Benzema, wearing their black and yellow kit with the number nine, at Al-Ittihad's 60,000-seater stadium in Jeddah, where a giant 'KB9' was emblazoned on the pitch in bright lights.
9 June 2023, 02:13 AM
Kante joins Benzema at Al-Ittihad: club source
World Cup-winning French midfielder N'Golo Kante has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, a club source told AFP on Wednesday, a day after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema also joined the team.
7 June 2023, 14:00 PM
Benzema signs three-year contract with Al-Ittihad: club source
"Banzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," said the source.
6 June 2023, 08:12 AM