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 […]

In a major setback for Premier League clubs, Karim Benzema is nearing a transfer away from Saudi Arabia. Somewhat unexpectedly, Benzema departed Real Madrid for the Saudi Pro League last summer. Nonetheless, his experience in the Middle East has been nothing short of unpleasant. Even with 12 goals for Al-Ittihad, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner […]

Saudi club Al-Nassr abruptly canceled a two-game tour in China after star player Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a calf injury. Reporters spotted Ronaldo wearing tape around his lower leg, however, the decision to suspend the trip to China is a serious one. Al-Nassr was already in Shenzhen taking part in its usual training. Yet, Al-Nassr's two […]

The Supercoppa Italiana is playing out a four-team tournament with ample prize money in Saudi Arabia that concludes on Monday, Jan. 22. Defending Scudetto winners Napoli will face Inter Milan, which won the Copa Italia last season, on Monday. Now, fans know how much each team will take home in prize money when they return […]

Newcastle is offloading fan favorite Miguel Almiron to Saudi side Al-Shabab. This makes Almiron one of the latest Premier League stars to move to Saudi Arabia. The move is not yet complete, but Almiron is open to the switch to the Middle East, according to reporter Ben Jacobs. The sale of Almiron is part of […]

Rumor has it that Karim Benzema is weighing his options after a frustrating six months at Al-Ittihad. Last summer, the Frenchman was widely anticipated to ink a new contract with Real Madrid. So, his decision to go on a free transfer to pursue his career in Saudi Arabia was shocking. What lured him away was […]

This week saw Jose Mourinho's dismissal from Italian side Roma. From that point on, however, he has been the subject of much speculation about his future in soccer, both among fans and analysts. In a statement, the Stadio Olimpico outfit confirmed the Portuguese manager's departure, ending his two-and-a-half-year tenure with the club. Despite now sitting […]

The 2023 Supercoppa Italiana officially kicked off on Thursday, Jan. 18. Although the annual tournament consists of top Italian Serie A clubs, the current iteration of the competition is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Soccer officials in the Middle Eastern nation reportedly agreed to host the tournament for a reported fee of $138 million. In […]

This week, Dutch powerhouse Ajax is signing Jordan Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool. Reports indicate the 33-year-old Englishman inked a deal with the Eredivisie side for two-and-a-half years. His recent stay in Saudi Arabia will come to a swift conclusion as a result. On Thursday, Henderson flew to Amsterdam to complete the transfer paperwork […]

Jordan Henderson's controversial spell in Saudi Arabia is set to come to an end. Reports in the UK this morning indicate that the former Liverpool captain has mutually agreed to terminate his current contract with Al Ettifaq. Henderson was earning over $800,000 per week in a three-year deal with the Saudi side. The move will […]

Newcastle United's chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is facing a possible massive lawsuit in Canada. Along with being a key figure with the Magpies, the Saudi businessman also currently the is governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. PIF previously purchased a majority stake in Newcastle back in […]

As a possible early exit from his contentious transfer to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson is allegedly in discussions to join Italian giants on loan. Six months ago, the veteran made history by leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq, a club backed by the PIF. He was among the most prominent players from the Premier League […]

Once again, Napoli's already difficult championship defense took a nosedive, adding fuel to the fire. Thus far this season, Napoli have had nothing but trouble. Since the club has had three different coaches this season, Walter Mazzarri is the current head coach. They won the Scudetto the previous year under Luciano Spalletti. However, they have […]

Jordan Henderson is looking to leave Saudi Arabia after just five months. The former Liverpool captain departed Merseyside for the Middle East back in July. While a plethora of soccer stars joined the Saudi Pro League, Henderson particularly received flak for the move. The midfielder previously had strong ties to the Rainbow Laces campaign. The […]

After a little under six months away from the Premier League, Jordan Henderson is considering a shocking transfer back from Saudi Arabia. In July, the 33-year-old left Liverpool after 12 years to sign with Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq. The Saudi Pro League club reportedly paid about $15 million to acquire his talents and experience. Notwithstanding his […]