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Saudi Arabia privatises three local clubs through public offering
Saudi Arabia has taken another step in its ambitious sports privatisation program with the sale of three local football clubs to private investors.
The country's Ministry of Sport announced on Thursday that ownership of Al-Ansar,…
Ronaldo’s Shocking Pre-Match Comment to Fan Goes Viral
A pre-match interaction between Cristiano Ronaldo and a lookalike fan during Al Nassr's game against Al Shabab on Friday has generated significant discussion on social media. Video footage captured Ronaldo spotting the fan, who was wearing…
Duran Double Leads Al-Nassr to Dramatic Victory Over Al-Ahli
Jhon Duran continued his sensational start to life in Saudi Arabia, scoring twice as 10-man Al-Nassr secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli. The Colombian striker's double proved decisive in a dramatic encounter that saw Al-Nassr…
Al Nassr exit King’s Cup after Ronaldo’s late penalty miss
Al Nassr were knocked out of the Saudi King's Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Al Taawoun, with Cristiano Ronaldo missing a crucial penalty in stoppage time.
The decisive moment came in the 95th minute when Ronaldo, who had previously…
Mancini leaves as Saudi Arabia Manager After Turbulent Spell
Roberto Mancini has left his position as Saudi Arabia's national team manager by mutual consent, bringing an end to his brief and troubled tenure that began in August 2023.
The former Manchester City manager's eight-month spell was…
Ronaldo and Mahrez Shine in AFC Champions League as Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli Secure Crucial Wins
Cristiano Ronaldo and Riyad Mahrez played pivotal roles in securing important victories for their respective teams on matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage.
Al-Nassr earned a hard-fought 2-1 win against Qatar's Al-Rayyan…
Saudi Arabia Celebrates National Day with King’s Cup Kickoff
Saudi Arabia's National Day Festivities Kick Off with King's Cup, Star Players Embrace Local Traditions.Saudi Arabia Celebrates National Day with King's Cup Kickoff
Saudi Arabia marked its National Day with a vibrant blend of cultural…
Al-Nassr’s Managerial Crisis
Cristiano Ronaldo will soon be playing under a fourth boss at Al Nassr after they sacked Luis Castro.
The Portuguese boss has been in charge of the Saudi Arabian side since the summer of 2023 when he replaced Rudi Garcia.
Castro…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Saudi Arabia Beat China
China's ambitions of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took another blow after a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Saudi Arabia in Dalian on Tuesday. This follows their 7-0 loss to Japan just a week earlier.
China initially went ahead in…
Cancelo Chooses Al-Hilal Over Barcelona
Barcelona's pursuit of Manchester City full-back João Cancelo has come to a surprising end, with the Portuguese international reportedly set to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a fee of €25 million. This move represents a significant…