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Saudi Arabia

/ 233 days ago

"At least seven” more superstars ready to move to Saudi league

The Saudi Pro League is a financial spectacle these days, luring the world's top players like moths to a flame. Because of all the attention it has received worldwide in the last year, the league's plan has evolved significantly. Cristiano Ronaldo's January 2023 transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League set the ball rolling. […]

Leagues: La Liga

/ 240 days ago

Modric 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

/ 247 days ago

Saudi 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 […]

AS Roma

/ 250 days ago

US 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

/ 251 days ago

MLS 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 […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 254 days ago

Manchester United star rejects massive offer to leave in January

It is being rumored that Bruno Fernandes turned down a massive opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window. It would seem that the Manchester United captain is keen on staying and winning trophies at Old Trafford. All the while maintaining his star status in Europe. For United, Fernandes has been […]

Saudi Arabia

/ 255 days ago

Wayne 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 […]

AS Roma

/ 263 days ago

Lukaku 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 […]

Jose Mourinho

/ 270 days ago

No MLS? Mourinho stuck between two jobs after Roma exit

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 […]

Ajax

/ 271 days ago

Saudi nightmare: Henderson may never see Al-Ettifaq salary

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

/ 276 days ago

Serie A giants offer Henderson escape route from Saudi Arabia

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 […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 278 days ago

Big spat between Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia's agent at Napoli

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 […]

Saudi Arabia

/ 289 days ago

Europe faces danger from Saudi League's new 2024 regulation

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is considering changing its rules to expand its already massive roster of A-list players to even greater heights. The SPL has quickly become one of Asia's most prominent leagues and continues to look at ways to grow it. By 2024-25, the Saudi Pro League will have adopted new regulations that […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 292 days ago

Saudi Pro League set to lure first Italian referee after EPL block

Following Al-Nassr's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo last year, the Saudi government has shifted its attention to soccer at an increasing rate. European soccer was rocked in the summer when a slew of players received massive transfer bids from clubs funded by the sovereign wealth fund. Neymar, Roberto Mancini, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Karim Benzema, and Karim Benzema […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 317 days ago

Ruben Neves reveals future plans after EPL comeback talk

Ruben Neves has confirmed his stance on a possible Saudi January exit and a Premier League return, amid Arsenal and Newcastle interest. The 26-year-old has become a serious target for both of those teams, who are in need of midfield reinforcements. Sandro Tonali's ban for his role in an illicit betting scandal has cost Newcastle […]