After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut
1 year, 3 months ago

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut

The Hindu  

A lavish spending spree that has seen Saudi Arabia lure some of football’s biggest stars to the oil-rich kingdom will come to a halt on Thursday when its transfer window shuts. RELATED | Premier League to support new PFA brain health assistance fund Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds before last week’s European transfer deadline, but Al-Ittihad could come back with an even higher offer to try to get the deal done. A host of Champions League winners have since made the move, with N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Aymeric Laporte also taking up the riches on offer. Should Liverpool be convinced to sell Salah, it would be yet another coup for Saudi football in a short space of time and likely put Europe’s top clubs on even higher alert as to the league’s pulling power.

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Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Al-Hilal drew 1-1 with Al-Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday to maintain Saudi Arabia’s control of the group stage of the Asian Champions League Elite. Al-Hilal is second in the 12-team group, level on 13 points with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and two behind leader Al-Ahli. Even without the injured Neymar, four-time champion Al-Hilal took an early lead as …

AFC Champions League 2024-25: Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AFC Champions League 2024-25: Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and, on Monday, the Portuguese star can help Al-Nassr stay on course for a first Asian title. It was an honor to play against him.” Al-Nassr looked to be slipping out of the Saudi Pro League …

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and, on Monday, the Portuguese star can help Al-Nassr stay on course for a first Asian title. It was an honor to play against him.” Al-Nassr looked to be slipping out of the Saudi Pro League …

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry
5 months, 2 weeks ago

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry

The Hindu  

The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the top oil exporter’s sovereign wealth vehicle, took a majority stake in Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad last year. Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all

Daily Mail  

Is it really a problem to have ONE Premier League game move to the USA? podcast Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side may not be able to catch Al-Hilal this season Former Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia once likened Cristiano Ronaldo's lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League to Pele's transfer to New York Cosmos in 1975. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr look set to …

Al-Hilal beats Al-Ittihad 4-1 in final of the Saudi Super Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

Al-Hilal beats Al-Ittihad 4-1 in final of the Saudi Super Cup

China Daily  

Hilal's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Saudi Super Cup final football match against Al-Ittihad at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi April 11, 2024. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Al-Hilal beat Al-Ittihad 4-1 in the final of the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple. The trophy, lifted …

Watch: Astonishing moment fan whips player in Saudi Super Cup final
8 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Astonishing moment fan whips player in Saudi Super Cup final

The Telegraph  

The striker’s team-mates and club staff then rushed in to shepherd Hamdallah from the scene before security intervened. Al-Hilal, also in the semi-final of the Asian Champions League and the Saudi King’s Cup, extended their world record winning streak for top-tier teams to 34 consecutive games in all competitions. “We are also happy to collect our first title of the …

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal sets world record for most consecutive wins for top-flight team
9 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal sets world record for most consecutive wins for top-flight team

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal has set a world record for consecutive victories by a top-flight team after beating Al-Ittihad 2-0 in the Asian Champions league quarterfinals on Tuesday for a 28th straight win. Jorge Jesus’ side beat the previous record of 27 consecutive victories by Welsh Premier League champion The New Saints from the 2016-17 season. “This is truly …

Al Hilal create world record for consecutive victories with 28th successive win
9 months, 1 week ago

Al Hilal create world record for consecutive victories with 28th successive win

Firstpost  

Al Hilal have now won 28 matches on a trot, surpassing the previous record of 27 straight wins by a top-flight team, set by Welsh team The New Saints in 2016. Reuters Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal reached AFC Champions League semi-finals Tuesday with a record-breaking win over Al Ittihad. The 2-0 win at Ittihad’s King Abdullah Sport City …

Director of football Michael Emenalo reveals Saudi Pro League are 'not shying away' from more big signings in January... and leaves door 'open' for Kylian Mbappe
1 year ago

Director of football Michael Emenalo reveals Saudi Pro League are 'not shying away' from more big signings in January... and leaves door 'open' for Kylian Mbappe

Daily Mail  

Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo has revealed the Saudi Pro League are 'not shying away' from more January transfer signings. And now Emenalo has revealed more signings should be expected in the January window as the league continues to flirt with Superstar Kylian Mbappe. Kylian Mbappe has been a source of interest for the Saudi Pro League …

Saudi Pro League will make ANOTHER move for Mohamed Salah in the summer and make the Liverpool star their top target... despite Al-Ittihad having £200million offer rejected in the summer
1 year ago

Saudi Pro League will make ANOTHER move for Mohamed Salah in the summer and make the Liverpool star their top target... despite Al-Ittihad having £200million offer rejected in the summer

Daily Mail  

Mo Salah is the Saudi Pro League's top target due to his status in the Arab world The Saudi Pro League will make renewed attempts to sign Mohamed Salah next summer with the Liverpool forward the main target in the cash-rich competition’s next phase of expansion. The Saudi Pro League will launch another extraordinary bid for Mo Salah in the …

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa
1 year ago

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad’s loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester City and Fluminense even arrived. Urawa earned its place at the seven-team Club World Cup by winning the Asian Champions League in February, beating Saudi club Al-Hilal in the …

Asian Champions League 2023-24: Al-Hilal overcomes Al-Dawsari’s penalty woes to progress in last 16
1 year ago

Asian Champions League 2023-24: Al-Hilal overcomes Al-Dawsari’s penalty woes to progress in last 16

The Hindu  

Four-times winners Al-Hilal confirmed its place in the last 16 of this year’s Asian Champions League on Tuesday after the Saudi Pro League side beat Uzbekistan’s Navbahor 2-0 despite a pair of missed penalties from Salem Al-Dawsari. The win for the visitors at Markaziy Stadium in Namangan takes Al-Hilal onto 13 points from five games in Group D and the …

Al Hilal, without Neymar, beats 10-man Mumbai City FC 2-0 in AFC Champions League
1 year, 1 month ago

Al Hilal, without Neymar, beats 10-man Mumbai City FC 2-0 in AFC Champions League

The Hindu  

A 10-man Mumbai City FC lost 0-2 to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League match at the D. Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad suffered its first defeat in this season’s Asian Champions League when it was beaten 2-0 by Air Force Club in Iraq on Monday to pile …

Exclusive: Akash Mishra says Mumbai City FC ready to leave behind chastening experience against Al Hilal
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive: Akash Mishra says Mumbai City FC ready to leave behind chastening experience against Al Hilal

Firstpost  

Amid the hoopla surrounding the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India, it got lost that Asia’s most successful football club, Al-Hilal, landed in Mumbai on Saturday for an AFC Champions League game against Indian Super League Shield Winners, Mumbai City FC, on Monday. The Saudi Pro League leaders, Al-Hilal, have won the Champions League — Asia’s biggest club football competition …

Neymar suffers ACL injury, set to miss Al Hilal's AFC Champions League match in Mumbai
1 year, 2 months ago

Neymar suffers ACL injury, set to miss Al Hilal's AFC Champions League match in Mumbai

India TV News  

Star Brazilian forward Neymar Jr suffered a serious injury during the country's FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier game against Uruguay on Tuesday, October 17. The legendary forward is unlikely to return to pitch this year and will be missing Hilal's upcoming AFC Champions League away match against Mumbai City FC scheduled on November 6. "Striker Neymar Jr. of the Brazilian …

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema was lured by Saudi Arabia’s “huge project” and the fact it is a Muslim country when he decided to end a trophy-laden stint with Real Madrid to move to Al-Ittihad, the French striker said on Wednesday. Benzema became one of many big names to move to the Saudi Pro League when he joined Al-Ittihad as a free agent …

Asian Champions League: Late header salvages draw for Neymar’s Al-Hilal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Champions League: Late header salvages draw for Neymar’s Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Ali Al-Bulaihi’s equaliser 10 minutes into stoppage time spared Al-Hilal’s blushes as Neymar made his first start for the Saudi Pro League side in a 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan’s Navbahor in the Asian Champions League in Riyadh on Monday. Saudi Arabia international defender Al-Bulaihi rose to meet Brazilian winger Michael’s cross to cancel out a Toma Tabatadze strike in the …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

Associated Press  

SEOUL — Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion …

Neymar makes debut as Al-Hilal hands Al-Riyadh 6-1 thrashing
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar makes debut as Al-Hilal hands Al-Riyadh 6-1 thrashing

The Hindu  

Brazil’s all-time leading goal scorer Neymar made his Saudi Pro League debut for Al-Hilal on Friday, coming off the bench to feature for the final 26 minutes of his new club’s 6-1 demolition of Al-Riyadh. READ | Moffi upstages Mbappe with 2 goals and an assist as Nice wins 3-2 at PSG Aleksandar Mitrovic had put Al-Hilal in front with …

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides
1 year, 3 months ago

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This marks the first time since 2016 that another international league has …

From Neymar to Ballon d'Or winner Benzema: 5 crazy Saudi Pro League transfers as window closes after $1bn spending spree
1 year, 3 months ago

From Neymar to Ballon d'Or winner Benzema: 5 crazy Saudi Pro League transfers as window closes after $1bn spending spree

Hindustan Times  

The Saudi Pro League, thanks to their big-money spending, triggered a buzz in the transfer market over the past few months. Since then, several big names, including former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and his fellow countryman N’Golo Kante, have moved to Saudi Arabia. Neymar signed for Al Hilal; Karim Benzema in action for Al-Ittihad With the Saudi transfer window …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars

The Hindu  

After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global football. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck for the Egypt …

Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League

Hindustan Times  

Former Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos will be representing his childhood club Sevilla this season after 18 long years. A look at the top-five footballers who rejected offers from Saudi Arabian sides According to reports, Ramos had garnered interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and Major League Soccer clubs. Ramos is not the only superstar who …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck …

Mo Salah and Paul Pogba would be marquee arrivals, while Hugo Lloris and Donny van de Beek could be offered new starts... Who can still move to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window slams shut?
1 year, 3 months ago

Mo Salah and Paul Pogba would be marquee arrivals, while Hugo Lloris and Donny van de Beek could be offered new starts... Who can still move to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window slams shut?

Daily Mail  

The Saudi Arabian transfer window slamming shut would have barely been noticed 12 months ago, but the passing of this summer's deadline on Thursday will be a relief or a missed opportunity for European sides. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a £200m move to Saudi Arabia Jurgen Klopp will be among the managers most eager for …

Neymar to Benzema, top transfers who followed Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar to Benzema, top transfers who followed Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

The football transfer scenario in Europe was gobsmacked with the sudden surge of players leaving for Saudi Arabia this season. Though Cristiano Ronaldo started the exodus last season, moving to Al Nassr after terminating his contract with Manchester United, this summer saw the Saudi Pro League become the talk of the town. Neymar Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar joined …

AUDIO - Full Time Show Podcast: Decoding Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the world of football
1 year, 3 months ago

AUDIO - Full Time Show Podcast: Decoding Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the world of football

The Hindu  

The summer transfer window of 2023 saw a new entrant prising players away from the top leagues of Europe. Riyadh-based Al-Nassr’s signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was the starting point of the transfer frenzy as the four PIF-backed clubs from the country vied to secure the signatures of top European players. Saudi Arabia’s performance in the Qatar World Cup, beating eventual …

Liverpool’s Salah targeted by Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad - reports
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool’s Salah targeted by Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad - reports

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad are continuing its pursuit of Liverpool superstar Mohammed Salah, British media reported on Thursday. The Saudi Pro League transfer window closes on September 7 and last year champions will look to prize him out of Liverpool before the deadline. Al-Ittihad, which won the Saudi League last year, has already added Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante, Fabinho …

A date with Neymar and Al Hilal: Mumbai City hopes to cherish opportunity in AFC Champions League
1 year, 3 months ago

A date with Neymar and Al Hilal: Mumbai City hopes to cherish opportunity in AFC Champions League

The Hindu  

Mumbai City FC, the Indian Super League Winners’ Shield champion last season, was drawn in a group containing Saudi Pro League heavyweight Al Hilal at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. "We'll be representing our club and our region but more importantly, we'll be representing Indian Football" 💪 The boss Des Buckingham shares his thoughts following #TheIslanders' #ACL Group Stage Draw 🗣️#IslandersInAsia#MumbaiCity#AamchiCity …

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League. Neymar joined Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona six years ago for a world-record fee of 222 million euros, scoring 118 goals in 173 matches despite a series of injuries. Jaw-dropping transfers Cristiano …

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

The Hindu  

Neymar was greeted with much fanfare on Friday as he arrived in Saudi Arabia where he joins a growing list of big names lured to the oil-rich kingdom. The 31-year-old Brazil forward, who will be unveiled as an Al-Hilal player on Saturday after six seasons with French champions Paris Saint-Germain landed in a Riyadh airport equipped with extra security for …

Saudi Arabia’s transfer deals this season: From Neymar to Bounou; Fees, records tracker
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s transfer deals this season: From Neymar to Bounou; Fees, records tracker

The Hindu  

Saudi clubs have spent over 600 million euros in the close season signing players with the new Saudi Pro League season having kicked off on Aug. 11. Following are the main clubs’ recent large purchases: Al-Ittihad - Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo since 2022; N’Golo Kante from Chelsea ; Karim Benzema from Real Madrid ; Jota from Celtic ; Fabinho from …

Al-Hilal signs Moroccon keeper Yassine Bounou; joins Neymar and Co. in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Al-Hilal signs Moroccon keeper Yassine Bounou; joins Neymar and Co. in Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

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. Al-Hilal said the deal was Bounou, 32, was Sevilla’s first-choice goalkeeper, helping the Spanish team to win two Europa League titles and Morocco to reach last year’s World Cup semi-finals in Qatar. The most successful club in …

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe

Hindustan Times  

Between 2014 and 2017, the football powers that be in Europe were rocked by what was widely described as an "exodus" of talent. Fundamental difference hiding in the similarities In June this year, Aleksander Ceferin, president of Europe's continental football governing body UEFA, said that Saudi Arabia's recent spending spree on some of the biggest names in world football is …

Neymar's insane Saudi Pro-League contract includes £2.5m-a-week in wages, grand mansion, 8 luxury cars - Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar's insane Saudi Pro-League contract includes £2.5m-a-week in wages, grand mansion, 8 luxury cars - Reports

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal shelled out €90 million to land Brazilian forward Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain. Apart from the staggering amount of his brand new Al Hilal deal, Neymar has reportedly secured a handful of other perks, including a mind-boggling £2.5 million-a-week contract. Brazilian forward Neymar poses for a picture with Hilal President Fahad bin Nafel in Paris …

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian superstar Neymar admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in transforming the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first big name from Europe to join Saudi Pro League last year; Neymar poses in Al Hilal jersey "I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all of this and everybody called him 'crazy', and this and that. Al Hilal have big …

Video: Neymar’s club career- Santos - Barcelona - PSG - Al-Hilal - Brazilian’s tumultuous football journey
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: Neymar’s club career- Santos - Barcelona - PSG - Al-Hilal - Brazilian’s tumultuous football journey

The Hindu  

Neymar became the latest superstar football player to take the riches on offer from the Saudi Pro League, completing a move to Al Hilal on Tuesday after six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. READ: Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football The 31-year-old Neymar signed a two-year contract that is expected to earn him an annual salary …

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

The Hindu  

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain, the Saudi Professional League club announced on Tuesday. "It is inevitably difficult to say goodbye to a club legend, which Neymar will always be," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a club statement. Al-Hilal also tried to sign Neymar's former team mates France striker Kylian Mbappe and …

Neymar completes Saudi move to Al Hilal after 6 seasons with PSG
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar completes Saudi move to Al Hilal after 6 seasons with PSG

Hindustan Times  

Neymar became the latest superstar soccer player to take the riches on offer from the Saudi Pro League, completing a move to Al Hilal on Tuesday after six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar before the start of a match Al Hilal, a record 18-time national champion, is one of four Saudi clubs effectively nationalized by the Public Investment Fund, the …

Neymar completes Saudi move to Al Hilal after 6 seasons with Paris Saint-Germain
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar completes Saudi move to Al Hilal after 6 seasons with Paris Saint-Germain

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Neymar became the latest superstar soccer player to take the riches on offer from the Saudi Pro League, completing a move to Al Hilal on Tuesday after six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. Al Hilal, a record 18-time national champion, is one of four Saudi clubs effectively nationalized by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund …

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian football superstar Neymar has completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, ending a topsy-turvy spell at the French club six years after great fanfare greeted his arrival in Paris. In a statement sent by the league, Neymar said he wants to “write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous …

Al-Ittihad win Saudi league opener, Malcom nets hat-trick for Al-Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

Al-Ittihad win Saudi league opener, Malcom nets hat-trick for Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Al-Ittihad began its Saudi Pro League title defence with an emphatic 3-0 win over Al-Raed on Monday while Al-Hilal’s Malcom grabbed a hat-trick to secure a 3-1 win over Abha. Al-Ittihad, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, lined up with Ballon d’Or winner and former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema leading the line while N’Golo Kante and Fabinho anchored the midfield. …

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG

The Independent  

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Neymar to ‘play for Al-Hilal’ in Saudi Arabia, deal underway for PSG transfer
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar to ‘play for Al-Hilal’ in Saudi Arabia, deal underway for PSG transfer

Live Mint  

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly in talks to make a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Sources close to the Parisian club have revealed to Agence France-Presse that Neymar, at 31 years old, is seemingly no longer a part of PSG's future plans. "Direct negotiations" are underway between Neymar's agents and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, …

Neymar set to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after PSG agree deal
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar set to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after PSG agree deal

Al Jazeera  

The 31-year-old Brazilian star, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, has agreed a two-year deal, Saudi state media says. Brazil forward Neymar is headed for Saudi Arabia after Pro League side Al Hilal agreed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi state media has reported. Neymar, who joined PSG in 2017 from Spanish club Barcelona for a world record transfer …

Neymar agrees to join Al Hilal from PSG, will play against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League: Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar agrees to join Al Hilal from PSG, will play against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League: Reports

The Hindu  

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, the arch-rival of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, as per reports from France. If Neymar does make the move to Al Hilal, it will be one of the biggest signings for the Saudi league, which has attracted some eye-catching talents from Europe, beginning with Cristiano …

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