Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo scores late winner as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab

Ronaldo stepped up to take the penalty and the 39-year-old sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to score his sixth goal of the league campaign in the seventh minute of stoppage time. 

I don't care about individual records anymore: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side Al Nassr rather than collecting more individual accolades in the twilight of his career.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr appoint ex-Milan coach Pioli

His Portuguese predecessor Castro was the third coach to depart Al Nassr since Ronaldo's groundbreaking arrival in early 2023.

Osimhen, Toney attract Saudi interest as Chelsea chase Sancho

The futures of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and England international Ivan Toney are set to dominate the final day of the European transfer window on Friday as Chelsea continue their frenzied pursuit of new signings.

Ronaldo hits 50 Saudi league goals following YouTube feat

Ronaldo's latest goal places him just two goals shy of achieving 900 career goals.

De Bruyne not ruling out Saudi move

The Belgium captain has six Premier League crowns and one Champions League title, as well as two FA Cups and five League Cups to his name since his 2015 switch from German side VfL Wolfsburg.

Injured Neymar set to miss start of next Saudi season

Neymar is set to miss the start of the next Saudi Pro League season as he recovers from a serious knee injury, Al Hilal's coach said Tuesday.

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.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

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.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

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.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

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.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

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.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

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.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

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

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

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.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Fulham's Mitrovic joins Al Hilal for club record fee

Aleksandar Mitrovic joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia by leaving Fulham for a club record fee to join Al Hilal on Saturday.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Neymar set for gala welcome at Al-Hilal

Brazilian superstar Neymar will be unveiled to fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he becomes the latest world-famous footballer snapped up by the big-spending Saudi Pro League.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

A rock star welcome will await him at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh where he will be unveiled before thousands of fans on Saturday.