Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejected “an astronomical offer” from Al-Hilal in January – but the Saudi Pro League side could be ready to return with an improved package for the Portuguese midfielder in the summer. Fernandes joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2020 and has been one …
Read More »Report: Saudi Side Al-Hilal Eyeing Move For Chelsea Star
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at AS Roma, could reportedly join Saudi Pro League (SPL) club Al-Hilal next summer. Lukaku Nearing Chelsea Exit, Al-Hilal Prepared To Pay €30 Million Salary Chelsea spent a massive €113 million ($122.3 million) to sign Lukaku from Inter Milan in August …
Read More »Saudi Arabia to change alcohol rules as it opens first alcohol shop
Saudi Arabia has revealed new rules on alcohol as it prepares to open the first-ever liquor store in the capital, Riyadh. Alcohol sale and consumption in Saudi Arabia is strictly forbidden, and is punishable by lashes, deportations, fines and imprisonment. The rules regulating alcohol quotas for non-Muslim diplomatic missions are …
Read More »Saudi Arabia to allow sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats
The Saudi Arabian Government has reportedly agreed to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time. Two sources familiar with the plan told AFP that Alcohol “will be sold to non-Muslim diplomats” who previously had to import alcohol via a diplomatic pouch. Customers will have …
Read More »French striker Karim Benzema ‘denies claims that he wants to leave Saudi giants Al-Ittihad’ after being excluded from training
French striker, Karim Benzema has reportedly denied claims that he wants a move away from Saudi giants Al-Ittihad. On Tuesday, reports from France claimed that the former Real Madrid striker had requested to leave the club after feeling ‘under pressure’ at Al-Ittihad following his exclusion from training …
Read More »Former Liverpool midfielder, Jordan Henderson terminates his contract at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after receiving backlash for moving to Saudi Arabia
Former Liverpool midfielder, Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq after receiving heavy backlash for moving to Saudi Arabia. The England footballer has now flown back to England to complete negotiations over a shock move to Ajax. According to Mail Sport, a …
Read More »Jordan Henderson weighing up expensive move back to Premier League after unhappy Saudi Arabia experience: how much would former Liverpool midfielder have to pay?
Jordan Henderson is reportedly willing to write off millions of pounds by bringing his stay in Saudi Arabia to a premature end. The England midfielder made the move from Liverpool to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq in July, just weeks after former team-mate Steven Gerrard had been appointed as manager. …
Read More »Anthony Joshua agrees deal to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face Mix Martial Art (MMA) star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match this year. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed this on his X account. Ngannou shocked the world on his professional boxing debut when he floored World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo named on FIFA FIFPro shortlist for Team of the Year despite Saudi Arabia move
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on a 23-player shortlist for the FIFPro team of the year. The Portuguese superstar features on the shortlist despite playing his club football for the Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr during 2023, following his exit from Manchester United. The 38-year-old ended the year as the …
Read More »Turkey Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia called off amid Ataturk T-shirt row
Istanbul rival teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were scheduled to play in Riyadh on Friday. The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was called off over an apparent disagreement about the players’ jerseys. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the …
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