ALL POSTS TAGGED "Saudi Arabia" - Page 5
Germany
/ 275 days agoDFL opts not to sell Bundesliga media rights after fan protests
After intense fan backlash, German soccer officials are ready to pull the plug on finding a new marketing partner. It was previously revealed that the German Football League (DFL) would explore selling a piece of their TV and marketing rights. The DFL essentially controls the operating business for the Bundesliga and second-tiered 2. Bundesliga. Officials […]
Croatia
/ 276 days agoLuka Modric not open to coaching position at Real Madrid
Luka Modric has rapidly fallen out of favor in Carlo Ancelotti's squad at Real Madrid, but that does not mean he is moving to coaching. The latest reports indicate Ancelotti has offered Luka Modric a position as an assistant in the dugout. The former Ballon d'Or winner has only started 16 out of Real Madrid's […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 276 days agoRonaldo vs Messi: What if Ronaldo had signed with MLS?
For years, the likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to Major League Soccer was high. It was a natural fit for the Portuguese who fit the framework for a popular athlete in the United States. That did not happen, as Ronaldo opted for the Saudi Pro League. Instead, Lionel Messi, his individual rival, joined Inter Miami […]
Leagues: La Liga
/ 278 days agoModric could move to MLS or Saudi Arabia this summer
Everyone can agree that Luka Modric is having a tough time of it this season for Real Madrid. Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos, and Camavinga have all started ahead of the 38-year-old veteran under Carlo Ancelotti's watch. Modric was a mainstay in Real Madrid's starting lineup last season, so this is a big change. The midfielder reportedly […]
Brasileiro League
/ 285 days agoSaudi stay or Europe? Club president reveals Neymar's future
In the wake of Neymar's knee injury recovery, Santos, a club in Brazil, are planning to re-sign him. Before signing with Barcelona in 2013, Neymar became famous during his debut season at Santos. That is where he first gained fame. With the Brazilian great in the lineup for 142 games, he scored 73 goals and […]
Benzema
/ 285 days agoEurope return or Saudi stay? Benzema opens up on future
As far as Karim Benzema is concerned, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Ittihad are where he will continue to play his football despite rumors to the contrary. The Frenchman’s massive summer free transfer from Real Madrid sent Saudi fans into ecstasy. Things quickly went south for the striker in the Kingdom, despite a respectable beginning. […]
AS Roma
/ 288 days agoUS owners in talks with Saudis for sale of Roma
Italian media outlets have reported that the current American owners of Roma are in talks to sell the club to Saudi investors. Since acquiring Newcastle recruiting Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia has been making a bigger splash in the soccer globe. Recently, four teams supported by the state investment fund PIF were quite active […]
AC Milan
/ 289 days agoMLS or Saudi Arabia? Giroud's agent hints about next club
The future of Olivier Giroud is one matter that the AC Milan hierarchy will need to address in the next weeks. The conclusion of the season marks the expiration of the Frenchman's contract. Could we see Giroud in MLS in the future? His importance to Stefano Pioli's team has only grown since he joined, despite […]
Al Nassr
/ 289 days agoRonaldo reunion? Varane offered substantial salary by Saudi side
One of Manchester United's finest players, Raphael Varane, will decide his future at Old Trafford soon. The Frenchman will meet with Erik ten Hag and the higher-ups in the next several weeks. After reaching an agreement with the Glazer family in December for $1.6 billion, Sir Jim Ratcliffe obtained a 25 percent interest in the […]
Saudi Arabia
/ 294 days agoWayne Rooney makes U-turn on prior rejection of lucrative deal
Supposedly, after his 83-day managerial disaster with Birmingham City, Wayne Rooney is prepared to return to club management. His brief stint in Birmingham ended with his dismissal last month. Since then, the former Manchester United star and his family have been on vacation in Dubai. The 38-year-old had a rather challenging run. He won only […]
Where to find on TV
/ 298 days agoWhere to watch Saudi Arabia vs South Korea on US TV and streaming
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Saudi Arabia vs South Korea on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Saudi Arabia vs South Korea WHAT Asian Cup WHEN 11am ET / 8am PT • Tuesday, January 30, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 298 days agoMessi and Miami lose friendly against Saudi side Al Hilal
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi lost their first preseason friendly in Saudi Arabia to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. The seven-goal contest included a penalty kick goal from Lionel Messi and the first goal in an Inter Miami kit for Luis Suarez. However, it was the Saudi side that scored the decisive goal in […]
AS Roma
/ 301 days agoLukaku makes massive Saudi claim to ignite transfer talk
According to recent statements from Romelu Lukaku, the Saudi Pro League may be getting its newest celebrity player in a transfer. The Belgian striker's future at Roma’s Stadio Olimpico is uncertain, according to reports, as Chelsea are hoping to cash in on his sale. During Wednesday's friendly match in Riyadh, Roma defeated Al-Shabab 2-1 thanks […]
Italy
/ 303 days agoSerie A considers playing league games in United States
Serie A is considering expanding the financial incentives of sending the Supercoppa Italiana to league games. This season's edition of the Italian Supercup featured a four-team format for the first time with a miniature tournament in Saudi Arabia. The foreign Supercup raised the prize money in the competition to $25 million spread across the 20 […]
Al Nassr
/ 303 days agoSaudi club Al Nassr targeting key Manchester United duo
Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly looking to sign Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United. The Middle Eastern club is looking to add more Red Devils to their squad after already signing two former players. Cristiano Ronaldo previously made the jump to the Saudi side last January and Alex Telles then followed […]