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 an incredible achievement and I want to thank everyone at the club for their part in this momentous winning record,” said manager Jesus. Only then can we truly celebrate.” Jesus’ side leads the Saudi league with 65 points, 12 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, which was eliminated from the Asian Champions League on Monday after a penalty shootout loss to Al-Ain.

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Benzema’s Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Benzema’s Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal wasn’t enough as Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Nassr 2-1 to record a ninth successive win and move five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Al-Nassr was fourth, 11 points behind the leader as the league takes a month’s break. The five-time Ballon D’Or winner shot past Predrag …

Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal LIVE streaming info: A clash of titans in the Saudi Pro League
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal LIVE streaming info: A clash of titans in the Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

Al Nassr and Al Hilal clash in a high-profile Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match. Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to bounce back from his shocking exit from the King Cup of Champions Round of 16, while Jorge Jesus's Al Hilal will be motivated by the return of Neymar Jr. Both sides are unbeaten in the league so far, but Al …

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?
4 months ago

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?

India TV News  

The 49th edition of the Saudi Pro League, the top football division in Saudi Arabia, will begin with 18 teams clashing for the coveted trophy on August 22. Ronaldo scored the only goal as Al-Nassr suffered a huge 1-4 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final last week. Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal struggled to attract big-name players in …

Ronaldo brace sets new Saudi Pro League season scoring record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo brace sets new Saudi Pro League season scoring record

China Daily  

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Al-Nassr. REUTERS RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goalscoring 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 set in 2019 by Abderrazak Hamdallah. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, …

Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League season scoring record while Al-Hilal finishes unbeaten
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League season scoring record while Al-Hilal finishes unbeaten

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goal-scoring record on Monday. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, 14 points behind local rival Al-Hilal, which won the championship more than two weeks ago and completed the 34-round league unbeaten on Monday. Al-Ahli, the fourth of the ‘Big Four’ clubs taken over by 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 Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

Al Nassr will face Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 match kicking off on Wednesday at 11:30 PM IST, at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE score, Saudi Pro League 2023-24 Al Nassr will be coming into the match after sealing its place in the King Cup of …

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 …

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 …

Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo, Otavio, Brozovic score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Taawoun 4-1
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo, Otavio, Brozovic score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Taawoun 4-1

The Hindu  

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the dying minutes of the second half to hand his team, Al Nassr, a convincing away victory over in-form Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday. Al Taawoun started on the front foot, forcing a controversial penalty call in the 9th minute that saw …

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 …

Ronaldo, Mane, Talisca score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Riyadh 4-1 in Roshn Saudi League
1 year ago

Ronaldo, Mane, Talisca score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Riyadh 4-1 in Roshn Saudi League

The Hindu  

Chennai Cristiano Ronaldo returned to form with a goal and an assist as Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 4-1 in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Friday. With no wins in three consecutive games, Al Nassr started the match on the offensive from kick-off, almost scoring within the first minute through Sadio Mane, only to see …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Saudi's Al-Hilal sign Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi's Al-Hilal sign Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio

India Today  

Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, announced the signing of Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio, his former team in Serie A.Al-Hilal took to Twitter to express their excitement, stating, "Coming from Italy's eagles, Savic represents Asia's Leader." Al-Hilal shared a video on social media featuring Milinkovic-Savic's father looking at photos of his son, followed by the player himself wearing the …

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal reappoints Jorge Jesus as coach
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal reappoints Jorge Jesus as coach

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal has reappointed Portuguese Jorge Jesus as its coach on a one-year deal, the Saudi Pro League club said on Saturday. Former Benfica manager Jesus, who arrived in Riyadh from Turkey’s Fenerbahce, previously managed Al-Hilal in 2018-19 when he led them to a Saudi Super Cup win over rival Al-Ittihad in his first game in charge. Al-Hilal …

Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad win Saudi league
1 year, 6 months ago

Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad win Saudi league

Al Jazeera  

After joining Al Nassr in January, Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his first season in Saudi Arabia without a trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia will end without a trophy as his team, Al Nassr, was beaten to the league title by Al Ittihad in the penultimate round. Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh in January after being released from his …

Ronaldo says Saudi league could become top five in the world
1 year, 6 months ago

Ronaldo says Saudi league could become top five in the world

The Hindu  

Portuguese football great Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Saudi Pro League he joined this season could in time become one of the top five leagues in the world. Ronaldo has played in three of the world’s top leagues with stints at Real Madrid in Spain’s La Liga, Manchester United in the English Premier League and Juventus in Italy’s Serie A. “We …

After Club World Cup, Al-Hilal turns attention back to Asia
1 year, 10 months ago

After Club World Cup, Al-Hilal turns attention back to Asia

Associated Press  

Days after losing 5-3 to Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal returns to its home continent to try and extend its recent dominance of the Asian Champions League in a second-round match against Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai. Leonardo Jardim led Al-Hilal to its last Asian Champions League title in November 2021 but …

Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?
2 years ago

Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – As the announcer blared one after another the names of the Saudi players – to loud cheers inside Lusail stadium – a distinctive pattern emerged. Of the 11 players lined up on Tuesday up to play against Argentina, nine were from Saudi champions Al Hilal – a rare occurrence for a modern-era football World Cup. And crucially, …

Asian Champions League: Al Shabab Down Air Force Club to Move Closer to Knockout Rounds
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Champions League: Al Shabab Down Air Force Club to Move Closer to Knockout Rounds

News 18  

Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab moved to the verge of qualification for the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League on Monday with a 3-0 win in Riyadh over Air Force Club from Iraq. Nawaf Al Abid opened the scoring before Carlos Junior struck twice as Al Shabab jumped six points clear of India’s Mumbai City and Al Jazira from the …

Chelsea to Play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea to Play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-finals

News 18  

Chelsea will face Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the Club World Cup semi-finals after the Asian Champions League winners came from behind to rout Al Jazira 6-1 on Sunday. Abdoulay Diaby struck first for UAE Pro League champions Al Jazira, but Al Hilal responded with two goals before half-time from former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and Matheus Pereira. …

Al Dawsari's early goal spurs Al Hilal to record fourth Asian title
3 years ago

Al Dawsari's early goal spurs Al Hilal to record fourth Asian title

The Hindu  

Nasser Al Dawsari scored the fastest goal ever in an Asian Champions League final on Tuesday as Al Hilal won a record fourth continental crown with a 2-0 victory over South Korea's Pohang Steelers in Riyadh. READ : Biennial World Cup could cost leagues 8 billion euros per season, study says "This success is for the group," Al Hilal captain …

AFC Champions League: Nasser Al-Dawsari's 16th-second goal spurs Al Hilal to title
3 years ago

AFC Champions League: Nasser Al-Dawsari's 16th-second goal spurs Al Hilal to title

Firstpost  

Nasser Al-Dawsari scored the fastest ever goal in an Asian Champions League final as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal swept past South Korea’s Pohang Steelers 2-0 to win the continental title for a record fourth time on Tuesday. The Pohang midfield failed to clear the ball, allowing al-Dawsari space and the 22-year-old’s thundering left-foot shot found the top corner of the …

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajik debutants Istiqlol beat Shabab Al Ahli to take Group A top spot; Al Shorta stun Al Duhail
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajik debutants Istiqlol beat Shabab Al Ahli to take Group A top spot; Al Shorta stun Al Duhail

Firstpost  

It was Istiqlol’s third victory and they top Group A on 10 points from five matches. Alisher Dzhazilov struck a dramatic second-half stoppage time winner as Tajik debutants Istiqlol went top of Group A with a 1-0 win over the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. IT'S PARTY TIME 🥳 🇹🇯 @fcistiklol_2007 fairytale run continues …

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajikistan's Istiqlol hand Al Hilal thrashing in shock win; Shabab Al Ahli beat AGMK
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajikistan's Istiqlol hand Al Hilal thrashing in shock win; Shabab Al Ahli beat AGMK

Firstpost  

Three-times continental champs Al Hilal had beaten Istiqlol 3-1 on Wednesday but were in for a massive shock in the return. Doha: Saudi giants Al Hilal crashed to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Istiqlol in the Asian Champions League on Saturday, a result that boosted the Tajik side’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. In another match, the UAE’s …

Asian Champions League: Saudi club Al Nassr tops Group D
4 years, 3 months ago

Asian Champions League: Saudi club Al Nassr tops Group D

The Hindu  

Saudi club Al Nassr stormed to the top of Group D with a 2-0 win over Iran's Sepahan on Tuesday after Qatar's Al Sadd was held 3-3 by Al Ain in a thriller on the second day of Asian Champions League action in the Doha hub. READ | Morocco striker Abderrazak Hamdallah scored twice as Al Nassr took full advantage …

Saudi club Al Ahli into last 16 as Asian Champions League returns - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Saudi club Al Ahli into last 16 as Asian Champions League returns - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Saudi club Al Ahli beat Iraq's Al Shorta with a late goal from German international Marko Marin to become the first team into the knockout stages of Asian Champions League as the continental club competition returned in Doha on Monday. Seven months after grinding to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, action in Asia's premier club competition got back …

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