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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes a summer target for Saudi side Al-Hilal: report

Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United against Wolves in February 2024.

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 …

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Saudi Arabia to change alcohol rules as it opens first alcohol shop

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 …

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French striker Karim Benzema ‘denies claims that he wants to leave Saudi giants Al-Ittihad’ after being excluded from training

French striker Karim Benzema

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   …

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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 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 …

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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 applauds after a game for Al-Ettifaq against Al-Ittihad in November 2023.

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. …

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Cristiano Ronaldo named on FIFA FIFPro shortlist for Team of the Year despite Saudi Arabia move

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 …

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Turkey Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia called off amid Ataturk T-shirt row

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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