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Despite the temporary truce, the ongoing conflict has forced the postponement of yet another Saudi professional football fixture, underscoring the fragile security situation and it

The familiar cycle of postponements has swung back into action, forcing clubs, players and fans to once again adjust their schedules at short notice. With fixture secretaries already poring over calendars in search of free dates, the latest round of rescheduled kick-offs underlines the logistical challenge facing the league as it attempts to maintain a fair and orderly campaign amid persistent disruptions. In the latest statement released to club websites and broadcast partners, competition officials confirmed that a run of bad weather, ground-sharing conflicts and international call-ups had triggered the fresh wave of changes. “The integrity of the competition and the welfare of participants remain our top priorities,” the statement read. “We apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.” For supporters who have already endured months of uncertainty, the news will come as little surprise but nonetheless frustrates those hoping for a return

Frequently asked questions

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.