Al-Nassr Coach Rudi Garcia Hopes Cristiano Ronaldo Rediscovers Pleasure of Playing
1 year, 11 months ago

Al-Nassr Coach Rudi Garcia Hopes Cristiano Ronaldo Rediscovers Pleasure of Playing

News 18  

Al-Nassr coach Rudi Garcia hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo will “rediscover the pleasure of playing” when he brings a little stardust to the Saudi Arabian league. “The only thing I wish for Ronaldo is that he rediscovers the pleasure of playing and smiles again because in recent months between Manchester United, the national team and then at a personal level he hasn’t had easy moments,” Garcia said Sunday on the sidelines of the Dakar Rally being staged in the kingdom. “If he finds the pleasure of playing again, that will already be a goal achieved,” added the coach who described the 37-year-old Portuguese international as a “tremendous athlete”. He had Ronaldo’s arrival at Al-Nassr, a club founded in 1955, reignited claims that the Saudis were again involved in “sportswashing”, the term used to deflect attention from the kingdom’s human rights record.

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Cristiano Ronaldo lands a brand new £164,000 BMW as the Al-Nassr star and his team-mates benefit from a new sponsorship deal with the German manufacturer
1 week, 5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo lands a brand new £164,000 BMW as the Al-Nassr star and his team-mates benefit from a new sponsorship deal with the German manufacturer

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a new £164,000 BMW at Al-Nassr's training base following a new sponsorship agreement reached by the Saudi Pro League side. Cristiano Ronaldo has received a new £164,000 BMW as part of an Al-Nassr sponsorship deal Ronaldo signed his BMW XM Red Label, which is the most powerful model in the range The Red Label is the …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy
1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy

India Today  

Portugal and Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his primary motivation for making a shocking move to the Saudi Pro League in 2023 was to leave a lasting legacy. Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr is widely regarded as the turning point for the Saudi Pro League’s global rise. Follow our journey as it unfolds in the Netflix docuseries, …

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr in winter transfer window, possible return to Europe ruled out: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr in winter transfer window, possible return to Europe ruled out: Report

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr on December 30, 2022, shocked the world. Considered to be among the greatest-ever footballers in history, Ronaldo signed a contract where he would earn 200 million Euros per year, including a guaranteed salary of 90 million Euros, with commercial and sponsorship deals bringing his total annual salary to 200 million. But now it looks …

Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr parts ways with coach Luis Castro
3 months ago

Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr parts ways with coach Luis Castro

Al Jazeera  

Portuguese coach Castro leaves after failing to land the league title during his first year in charge of the Saudi club. Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have announced the departure of their Portuguese coach Luis Castro a day after starting their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a disappointing draw. The Portuguese coach led Al Nassr to lift the …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr sack manager Luis Castro after poor start to season
3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr sack manager Luis Castro after poor start to season

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr announced the departure of Portuguese coach Luis Castro on Tuesday, a day after starting their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a disappointing draw. Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr announced the departure of coach Luis Castro. "Al Nassr can announce that head coach Luis Castro has left the club," said a statement posted …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans - and has no intention of being a manager
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans - and has no intention of being a manager

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. “I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three …

Al Nassr vs Al Raed: Cristiano Ronaldo tries to motivate his teammates after poor start to Saudi Pro League
4 months ago

Al Nassr vs Al Raed: Cristiano Ronaldo tries to motivate his teammates after poor start to Saudi Pro League

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo's team Al Nassr didn't get off to a great start in the new season of the Saudi Pro League. Earlier, it was Ronaldo who put Al Nassr in the lead in the 34th minute scoring his 50th goal in 48 games in the Saudi Pro League. Moreover, after being denied a possible winning goal by VAR, Al Nassr …

Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league
4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo is lining up for another Saudi Pro League season with the main aim of helping Al-Nassr end the dominance of Riyadh rival Al-Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. “I'm feeling a lot of …

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Manchester United 'show interest in Spain Euro 2024 winner' as Erik ten Hag looks to make further additions to his squad after signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee
5 months ago

Manchester United 'show interest in Spain Euro 2024 winner' as Erik ten Hag looks to make further additions to his squad after signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have reportedly expressed an interest in signing one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners. Erik ten Hag's side have already been heavily active in the transfer market so far this summer. Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing one of Spain's Euro 2024 winners According to Manchester Evening News, United are monitoring Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. United …

Manchester City reject Saudi Pro League club offer for Ederson
5 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City reject Saudi Pro League club offer for Ederson

The Independent  

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Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League

Daily Mail  

An Arsenal legend has claimed that Roberto Martinez should not pick Cristiano Ronaldo in the opening rounds of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign. He has endured another excellent season finishing as the Saudi Pro League's top goal scorer, with a whopping 35 goals in 31 appearances, but was unable to guide his side to win the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached out to two of his former team-mates in a bid to convince them to join him at Al-Nassr, according to a report. The forward has struggled for on-field success since moving to the Saudi Pro League 18 months ago, failing to win a major trophy despite enjoying the luxuries of off-field life in the Middle East. …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League goalscoring record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League goalscoring record

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. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another record to his …

With 35 Goals, Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Saudi Pro League Season Scoring Record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

With 35 Goals, Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Saudi Pro League Season Scoring Record

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo has finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goal-scoring record on Monday. Ronaldo scored twice in Riyadh as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ittihad 4-2 and lifted his league tally to 35, one more than the record in 2019 by Abderrazak Hamdallah. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, 14 points behind local rival Al-Hilal, which won the championship more …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Nassr' as the Man United captain is linked with a '£90m move to Saudi Arabia'
7 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Nassr' as the Man United captain is linked with a '£90m move to Saudi Arabia'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to see Bruno Fernandes leave Manchester United and join him in Saudi Arabia at Al-Nassr at the end of the season, according to reports. Now, it has been revealed Ronaldo is desperate to see Fernandes join him in the Middle East after Al-Nassr made the United star their top transfer target, as reported by The Mirror. …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo faces two-game ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup semifinals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo faces two-game ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo will face a two-game suspension after receiving his first red card in Saudi Arabia for elbowing an opponent as Al-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals. “I’m not going to take credit away from Ronaldo,” Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said about his Portuguese compatriot. “But he’s not used to losing in his career, so …

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension

India TV News  

The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one match after he appeared to make a lewd gesture on the pitch during a Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Nassr and Al Shabab. In a video that has taken social media by storm, Ronaldo can be seen cupping his left ear before pumping …

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia
11 months ago

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia

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. Read our privacy policy Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has revealed …

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Saudi league is better than Ligue 1’
11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Saudi league is better than Ligue 1’

New York Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Saudi Pro League has overtaken France’s Ligue 1. In the past year, the Saudi top division has enjoyed significant investment, with several high-profile players including Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, and Fabinho leaving clubs in Europe to move to the Middle East. The 38-year-old forward joined Saudi side Al Nassr in January 2023 and now believes …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'happy' to end 2023 as world's leading goal-scorer, vows to 'try to do it again'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'happy' to end 2023 as world's leading goal-scorer, vows to 'try to do it again'

India Today  

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said he will try to do it again after finishing as the leading goal-scorer in the world in 2023. The 38-year-old pipped Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane, PSG and France forward Kylian Mbappe, and Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaln to finish as the leading goal-scorer in 2023. Since joining Saudi …

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024
1 year ago

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024

Associated Press  

At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself. Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the …

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's brand-new celebration after completing 50 goals in 2023 as Al Nassr trump Al Shabab 5-2
1 year ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's brand-new celebration after completing 50 goals in 2023 as Al Nassr trump Al Shabab 5-2

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his extraordinary goal-scoring prowess, reaching the milestone of 50 goals in 2023 during Al Nassr's King's Cup clash against Al Shabab on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with his teammates during the King Cup quarter-final match Executing a precise right-footed shot from the center of the box to the right bottom corner, the 38-year-old achieved this remarkable feat. …

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range goal in Al Nassr's win
1 year ago

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range goal in Al Nassr's win

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo was on strike as he scored twice during Al Nassr's latest win over Al-Okhdood Club in the Suadi Pro League match on Friday night. Throughout his glorious career, Ronaldo has scored plenty of long-range goals and superb lobs inside the box but this was a rare instance where he managed to stun the world with a long-range lob …

Cristiano Ronaldo convinced me to move to Al-Nassr, says Alex Telles
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo convinced me to move to Al-Nassr, says Alex Telles

The Hindu  

A chat with Cristiano Ronaldo helped convince Brazilian full back Alex Telles to leave Manchester United and join up with the Portuguese star at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Telles, who won the Europa League last season while on loan at Sevilla, signed a contract until 2025 with Al-Nassr in July. ‭‭”When Al-Nassr talked to me the first time, …

Less than a year after Ronaldo career seemed in crisis, Portugal on the brink of reaching Euro 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Less than a year after Ronaldo career seemed in crisis, Portugal on the brink of reaching Euro 2024

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of leading Portugal to another major soccer tournament less than a year after his international career appeared to be over. PSG’s loss to Newcastle also raises questions about its credentials to finally win the Champions League — European club soccer’s biggest trophy and one that Mbappe craves. SPAIN’S WONDERKID Barcelona teenager …

Cristiano Ronaldo to Sergio Ramos: Top 5 legends who returned to their former clubs
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to Sergio Ramos: Top 5 legends who returned to their former clubs

The Hindu  

From Sergio Ramos’ emotional return to Sevilla, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United rollercoaster to Didier Drogba’s second stint success with Chelsea, here are five football players who returned to their former clubs. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Cristiano Ronaldo made a surprise return to the Premier League when he returned to Manchester United at the eleventh hour of the 2021 summer transfer …

Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United move “turned out wrong”
1 year, 3 months ago

Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United move “turned out wrong”

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in an interview with the Athletic, said that the club’s decision to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo “turned out wrong.” Solskjaer was the manager when the Portuguese star arrived for his second United stint in August 2021. “It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take …

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo on Target as Al Nassr Beat Al Raed
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo on Target as Al Nassr Beat Al Raed

News 18  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo got his name on the scoresheet on Saturday as Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr registered a 3-1 win over Al Raed at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Burayadah. Sadio Mane, Anderson Talisca and Ronaldo all hit the back of the net in the game, while Al Raed got a consolation goal in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg. Former European champion Portugal sits top of Group J in qualifying for next year’s finals in Germany. 📣 Estes são os eleitos pelo Mister Roberto Martínez ⚡🇵🇹 #VesteABandeirapic.twitter.com/aog8BmkuwT — Portugal September 1, 2023 “A player with 200 appearances, that’s something unique,” said …

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Brazilian star Neymar has credited Cristiano Ronaldo to bring a revolution to Saudi Pro League as several stars from European football made sensational moves to Saudi in the ongoing summer transfer window. Neymar joined the likes of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane to make a move to Saudi this summer. The Saudi Pro League …

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal. Neymar transfer to Al Hilal - Timeline of Brazilian striker’s club career Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, joined Al-Nassr in December on a two-and-a-half-year contract following his acrimonious departure …

Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football

The Hindu  

When the new Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Friday, it will herald a new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom which has spent close to half a billion dollars luring top players and coaches from traditional European powerhouses. Al-Ahli, in particular, is one of the few clubs that has benefited from the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s project …

US Monastir 1-4 Al Nassr Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record with goal in Arab Club Champions Cup, King Salman Cup news
1 year, 4 months ago

US Monastir 1-4 Al Nassr Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record with goal in Arab Club Champions Cup, King Salman Cup news

The Hindu  

MATCH PREVIEW Cristiano Ronaldo’s side Al Nassr will look to return to winning ways when it faces Tunisian side US Monastir at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Al Nassr has failed to secure a win in its last five games and has suffered damaging losses to Celta Vigo and Benfica with a 0-5 and …

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?
1 year, 4 months ago

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?

Al Jazeera  

The exodus of big-name footballers making the move from European leagues to Saudi Arabia shows no sign of abating. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner and current Ballon d’Or holder signed a two-year contract, with the option to extend for a third, with the reigning Saudi Pro League champions that is reportedly worth $213m per season. N’Golo Kante: Chelsea to …

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal makes record $332 million bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal makes record $332 million bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday, an offer which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom. The moves are part of efforts by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to leverage the kingdom’s oil wealth to …

Telles reunites with Ronaldo as he leaves Man United to joins Al-Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago

Telles reunites with Ronaldo as he leaves Man United to joins Al-Nassr

The Hindu  

Brazilian full-back Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs announced on Sunday. The 30-year-old, who won the Europa League last season while on loan at Sevilla, will be reunited with former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at his new club. The Saudi Pro League has attracted many …

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remains intact even with the football stars now plying their trade on different continents. One day after Messi, the 36-year-old Argentinian forward, was officially signed by Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, Ronaldo took a verbal shot at his longtime foe, maintaining that his new league in Saudi Arabia is better than the …

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr

The Hindu  

Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain — to a league that is …

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr

Associated Press  

MILAN — Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain — to a league that is just starting to emerge …

Barcelona 'are handed a transfer boost as Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic REJECTS Al-Nassr contract'
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona 'are handed a transfer boost as Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic REJECTS Al-Nassr contract'

Daily Mail  

Marcelo Brozovic has turned down the chance to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr despite Inter Milan agreeing an £18m transfer fee. Regardless, according to Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder has opted to turn down Al-Nassr’s advance, though an improved salary offer could tempt him to become the latest big-name addition to the Saudi Pro League. It would Marcelo Brozovic was named …

Football rumours: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain weighs up Saudi Arabia move
1 year, 5 months ago

Football rumours: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain weighs up Saudi Arabia move

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. Read our privacy policy What the papers say Former Liverpool midfielder Alex …

Mohamed Salah Joins Saudi Club Al-Adalah, His Teammate Left Confused and Ashamed
1 year, 6 months ago

Mohamed Salah Joins Saudi Club Al-Adalah, His Teammate Left Confused and Ashamed

News 18  

Mohamed Salah signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Adalah but it was not the Liverpool superstar that made the move, leaving Brazilian teammate a bit confused. The Saudi Pro League has made waves in the summer transfer window, luring players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have and even N’Golo Kante and Ruben Neves from the Premier League. The Saudi club Al-Adalah …

Trophy-less with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, Rudi Garcia faces an even bigger challenge at Napoli
1 year, 6 months ago

Trophy-less with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, Rudi Garcia faces an even bigger challenge at Napoli

Associated Press  

ROME — Unable to achieve the desired results with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Rudi Garcia is facing an even bigger challenge as the new coach of Italian champion Napoli. Napoli fans have just as high expectations, as demonstrated when Garcia was greeted by a large banner from Napoli’s hard-core “ultra” supporters that read: “Benvenuto in vetta …

Football rumours: Man United, Real Madrid and Chelsea fight for Kylian Mbappe
1 year, 6 months ago

Football rumours: Man United, Real Madrid and Chelsea fight for Kylian Mbappe

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. The Times reports Real Madrid is the France international’s “most likely destination”, …

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation
1 year, 6 months ago

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

The Hindu  

Saudi champion Al-Ittihad sold more than 56,000 tickets for Karim Benzema’s presentation at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium only a few hours after sales were announced on Wednesday. The France striker and Ballon d’Or winner signed a three-season contract with the Saudi Pro League club on Tuesday for a total of $165 million, according to local media. Benzema, 35, …

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source
1 year, 6 months ago

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. The announcement comes days after Real Madrid announced that the 35-year-old was leaving the club after 14 seasons, the day after coach Carlo Ancelotti had said there was “no doubt” Benzema’s …

Karim Benzema joins former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, signs 2-year deal with Saudi Pro League club: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Karim Benzema joins former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, signs 2-year deal with Saudi Pro League club: Report

Hindustan Times  

Having departed Real Madrid, Karim Benzema has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Itthad. Al Itthad are the reigning Saudi Pro League champions and the move will The Frenchman ended his 14-year stint in La Liga as Real Madrid didn't activate the one-year extension clause in his contract. Benzema won four La Liga titles with Real Madrid, …

‘I will continue’: Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll stay at Al Nassr
1 year, 6 months ago

‘I will continue’: Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll stay at Al Nassr

The Hindu  

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to remain in Saudi Arabia next season on Thursday despite failing to land any silverware since his lucrative move to the oil-rich kingdom. Ronaldo’s January signing for Al Nassr has been followed by speculation about how long he will stay, including reports of a swap deal with Saudi-owned Newcastle United which has now qualified for …

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