Saudi Pro League
On-fire Ronaldo scores third hattrick in seven games
Ronaldo was once again the star performer for his side and was as clinical as ever in front of the goal. The 39-year-old was too hot to handle for the Al-Wehda players who completed the 66th hat-trick of his illustrious career.
Ronaldo conjures old magic as Al Nassr decimate Abha 8-0
The 39-year-old scored back-to-back hattricks in three days.
Ronaldo silences critics with Al Nassr hattrick
Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has once again silenced his critics after grabbing a hat-trick. The 39-year-old scored three second half goals against Al Tai to bring up 33 goals in all competitions this season for the Saudi outfit.
Ronaldo suspended for one match for obscene gesture
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture following Al Nassr's 3-2 win over Al Shabab, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) said on Wednesday.
Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture
The incident was not caught on television cameras, but some Saudi pundits said Ronaldo should be sanctioned.
Saudi move all about money, not ambition: Kroos
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on Monday doubled down on his criticism of players moving to Saudi Arabia, due to the human rights situation in the country.
Messi makes late cameo as Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr crush Inter Miami
Al Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0 as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh.
Sevilla legend Rakitic signs for Saudi club
The player's contract was set to expire at the end of the campaign.
Ronaldo says Saudi league 'more competitive' than French
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Friday that the often derided Saudi Pro League was "more competitive" than French Ligue 1.
Ronaldo says not done yet after 50th goal this year
"Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram
Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia's football project
Karim Benzema was lured by Saudi Arabia's "huge project" and the fact it is a Muslim country when he decided to end a trophy-laden stint with Real Madrid to move to Al-Ittihad, the French striker said on Wednesday.
Ronaldo nets twice in thrilling win over Al-Ahli
Cristiano Ronaldo made the most of both awful defending and a plume of smoke to set Al-Nasr on the way to a 4-3 victory against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi spending second only to Premier League
Saudi Pro League (SPL) clubs have splurged $957 million on players in the close season transfer window, according to analysis from Deloitte published on Friday.
Ronaldo celebrates 850th career goal in Al-Nassr win
Ronaldo scored his sixth goal in his last three games and claimed two assists as Al Nassr recorded a third straight league victory. Sadio Mane was also on the scoresheet.
Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg.
Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Shabab
The Portuguese superstar got things underway in the 13th minute as he converted from the spot after a handball in the Al Shabab penalty area. He added to his tally five minutes later with a header only for the goal to be disallowed for a push on a defender.
Ronaldo hat-trick, Mane brace propel Al-Nassr to first league win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and also set up one of Sadio Mane’s two goals as Al-Nassr roared to a 5-0 victory over Al Fateh to seal their first win in this season’s Saudi Pro League on Friday.
Ronaldo's Al Nassr leave it late to snatch Asian Champions League spot
The Saudi Pro League side came from behind to triumph 4-2 in the play-off at Mrsool Park, with Brazilian Anderson Talisca scoring twice and Croatia international Marcelo Brozovic rounding off the win. Nassr had been two minutes from exiting the tournament
Neymar injury delays Al-Hilal debut by a month
Brazilian winger Neymar might have to wait until September to make his debut for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal because of injury, coach Jorge Jesus said.
