Saudi Pro League eyes global TV deal after Ronaldo and Benzema arrivals
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Pro League eyes global TV deal after Ronaldo and Benzema arrivals

New York Times  

The Saudi Pro League has instructed IMG to secure international broadcast deals ahead of the 2023-24 season. IMG worked with the SPL earlier this year after Cristiano Ronaldo became the first high-profile player to head to Saudi Arabia when he joined Al Nassr in January. Benzema, 35, and Kante, 32, signed for last season’s SPL champions Al-Ittihad — where former Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo is in charge — earlier this month. They are the Premier League’s international production partner, which involves them producing and distributing world feeds of all 380 matches a season to broadcasters and rights holders across the globe.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

MLS commissioner Don Garber ‘not threatened’ by Saudi league’s growing influence
1 year, 5 months ago

MLS commissioner Don Garber ‘not threatened’ by Saudi league’s growing influence

New York Times  

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said he is “not threatened” by the growing influence of the Saudi Professional League in the global football landscape. Speaking with a small group of reporters ahead of Inter Miami’s event to introduce Lionel Messi to fans at DRV PNK Stadium, Garber said the Saudi league’s growing influence speaks to the efforts in “emerging …

Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football
1 year, 5 months ago

Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football

New York Times  

The sun has set on Cristiano Ronaldo’s first six months in Saudi Arabia and he appears optimistic about the future of football there. Saudi Sports Company, which is state-controlled, acquired the domestic rights to the SPL for three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25 and the deal’s value is 10 times the amount the league generates from international rights. Another way …

Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi?
1 year, 11 months ago

Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi?

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest coach spoke of his surprise as he looked out at a room filled with reporters on Tuesday. Today, I don’t know why…” Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia said at a news conference to present the Saudi Arabian club’s superstar signing. “It’s a new era!” said host and newsreader Weam Al Dakheel, who …

Cristiano Ronaldo's team RUBBISH reports that £173m-per-year move to Saudi club Al-Nassr is complete
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's team RUBBISH reports that £173m-per-year move to Saudi club Al-Nassr is complete

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's team have denied claims that the forward is set to sign a contract with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on January 1st. Cristiano Ronaldo's team have denied claims he is set for a move to the Saudi Arabian league Al-Nassr are one of the most successful clubs in Saudi, having won the Saudi league nine times Spanish outlet MARCA …

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