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Hakimi criticises Endrick's goal celebration in Lyon's win over PSG

The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais lived up to expectations, but the tension didn't subside after the final whistle. Achraf Hakimi was less than impressed by the uninhibited attitude of the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who celebrated in front of PSG fans after scoring the opener in Lyon's 2-1 victory.

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Endrick bags goal & assist as Lyon beat PSG in huge Ligue 1 upset

Lyon pulled off a stunning 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, ignited by a masterclass from Real Madrid loanee Endrick. The Brazilian teenager provided a goal and an assist to significantly boost Lyon's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

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Chelsea & Strasbourg fans unite in protest against BlueCo

Chelsea supporters were joined by fans from French sister club RC Strasbourg in a massive protest against the BlueCo ownership group prior to Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. The joint march represents a significant escalation in fan unrest as the multi-club ownership model comes under fire from both sides of the English Channel.

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Marseille owe Arsenal more money for NOT playing Nwaneri

Arsenal are set for a financial boost from Marseille due to a unique clause in Ethan Nwaneri’s loan deal that penalises the French club for his lack of playing time. The wonderkid has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI since his January move, leading to frustration on both sides of the English Channel.

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Juve dream of Alisson & Bernardo Silva in summer overhaul

Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.

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BDO Power Rankings: World Cup or bust for Mbappe after UCL exit

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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Enrique snubs Man Utd for big new PSG deal

Luis Enrique is reportedly on the verge of signing a substantial new contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, dealing a significant blow to Manchester United’s long-term managerial ambitions. The Spaniard has guided the French giants to unprecedented European success and looks set to commit his future to the Parc des Princes despite long-standing interest from the Premier League.

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Dembele reveals Ballon d’Or location to Henry

Ousmane Dembele has opened up about his stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or triumph and the surprisingly humble location where he keeps the prestigious golden trophy. Speaking after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final victory over Liverpool, the prolific winger amused analysts by revealing that he stores the award right in front of his television, just like a childhood prize.

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Liverpool 'should have won' vs PSG but Slot left in awe of Dembele

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool "should have won" their Champions League quarter-final second leg despite a 2-0 defeat that saw them eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. While the Reds dominated large spells at Anfield, the Dutchman was left to rue missed chances and the clinical brilliance of Ousmane Dembele, who secured the visitors' progression with both goals.

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‘Not Messi!’ - Greenwood deemed only good enough for Villa

Mason Greenwood continues to generate plenty of transfer talk, but Marseille legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why the English forward would only be good enough for Aston Villa - not Arsenal or Manchester City - if he returned to the Premier League. Leading sides across Europe have been linked with the goalscoring winger, with a move away from France in 2026 being mooted.

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Lyon boss explains why he publicly criticised Endrick

Paulo Fonseca has revealed that his recent public critique of Endrick was a deliberate tactic designed to spark a reaction from the Brazil international. The Real Madrid loanee responded emphatically during Lyon’s 2-0 Ligue 1 victory over Lorient, playing a pivotal role in both goals after being challenged by his manager to take more responsibility on the pitch.

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Hakimi maintains innocence amid rape allegations

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has publicly addressed his referral to a French criminal court over alleged rape for the first time. Speaking ahead of a crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg, the Morocco international firmly denied the accusations, insisting they are completely false and expressing confidence in his legal team.

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Premier League move on the cards for Dembele

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele is reportedly stalling on a new contract, fuelling rumours of a sensational summer departure. The French international is evaluating his options amid a highly productive, albeit injury-hit, season. With negotiations reaching a standstill, a move to the Premier League or Saudi Arabia is emerging as a genuine possibility for the star.

Frequently asked questions

Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.

Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.

Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.

Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.

Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.

Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.

Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.

Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.

The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.

Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping ÂŁ77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.