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Al-Hilal win tightens Saudi Pro League title race
The Saudi Pro League title race tightened considerably on Friday night as Al-Hilal survived a late scare to defeat Al-Khaleej 3-2, cutting the gap to league leaders Al-Nassr to a single point.
Simone Inzaghi’s side capitalised on their…
Saudi Pro League Match Preview: Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej
League leaders Al Nassr look to extend their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season when they host Al Khaleej in Riyadh, with confidence high and expectations firmly in their favor. The Knights of Najd sit top of the table with a…
Perfect 10 Al-Dawsari Leads Round 8 SPL Team of the Week
Following a dramatic weekend of fixtures, the Roshn Saudi League has announced the official Team of the Week for Round 8. The 11-man lineup is headlined by a perfect 10/10 performance from Al-Hilal's captain and a clinical hat-trick from…
Saudi League Shifts to Strategic Depth in Blockbuster Transfer Window
The Saudi Pro League's summer transfer window has closed on another period of transformative investment, cementing the Kingdom's status as a global force in the football market. While the colossal superstar signings of previous years…
Serie A Top Scorer Retegui Joins Al-Qadsiah in Record Deal
Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah have completed the high-profile signing of Italy international striker Mateo Retegui from Serie A side Atalanta, the clubs confirmed on Monday.
The deal, reported by Italian media to be worth in the region…
Ronaldo and Al-Ittihad Dominate Inaugural SPL Fans’ Choice Awards
Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Roshn Saudi League (RSL) champions Al-Ittihad were the major winners at the inaugural SPL Fans' Choice Awards, which were announced on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, who was the league's top scorer with 25…
A New Frontier: Why Lyon’s All-Time Great Chose Saudi Newcomers Neom
In a move that underscores the growing ambition and appeal of the Saudi Pro League (SPL), Olympique Lyonnais legend and former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has joined newly-promoted side Neom SC on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old…
Al-Nassr Part Ways with Head Coach Pioli After Nine Months
Al-Nassr have parted company with Italian head coach Stefano Pioli after just nine months in charge, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Wednesday.
The club, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, confirmed the split on social media but did…
Al-Hilal’s Inzaghi plays down ‘Unfair Accusations’ Over Inter Exit Timeline
New Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi has defended his commitment to his former club, Inter Milan, following comments from the Saudi Arabian club's CEO suggesting an agreement for his appointment was reached before Inter's UEFA Champions…
Al-Hilal CEO Rules Out Ronaldo Loan as ‘Counter-Intuitive’
Al-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada has dismissed recent speculation linking the Saudi Pro League club with a short-term loan move for Cristiano Ronaldo, calling the idea "completely counter-intuitive" due to the player's affiliation with…