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Revealed: How Fernandes' wife convinced him to snub Saudi millions

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up on the pivotal role his wife played in his decision to reject a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Despite intense speculation surrounding his future, the Portuguese playmaker opted to remain at Old Trafford to continue his pursuit of silverware and professional legacy.

Revealed: One quality that sets CR7 apart from normal players

Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro has identified the unique trait that allows Cristiano Ronaldo to remain a dominant force in world football as he nears his sixth World Cup finals. The former Al-Nassr sporting director insists that the 41-year-old’s professional discipline makes him a certainty to lead the Portugal attack during the upcoming tournament.

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‘Do you want to be like Ronaldo & Messi?’ - Advice to Yamal

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has laid down a challenge to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and the next generation of football stars. Speaking on the requirements for long-term greatness, Mendes used the blueprints of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the ultimate standards. The agent emphasised that discipline off the pitch is what separates the legends from the lost talents.

Why CR7 avoids drinking milk & all of Al-Nassr star's diet secrets revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity at the highest level of football is no accident, with the 41-year-old Al-Nassr superstar remaining in peak physical condition. Now, his former personal chef, Giorgio Barone, has lifted the lid on the meticulous dietary habits that fuel one of the greatest athletes in history, including avoiding milk.

'Proud' Ronaldo on brink of trophy glory with Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of pride to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two final. Kingsley Coman was the hero with a hat-trick as the Saudi side dismantled Al Ahli 5-1.

Two reasons why there is ‘no point’ in CR7 returning to Europe

Two reasons why there is “no point” in Cristiano Ronaldo returning to European football from the Saudi Pro League have been explained to GOAL by Paul-Jose M’Poku - a man who has spent time in the Middle East himself. CR7-themed transfer predictions have also been made when it comes to Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi, with plenty of gossip and rumour to be found.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Nassr FC	29	25	1	3	79	21	58	76	W W W W W
2	Al Hilal	28	20	8	0	75	25	50	68	W D W W W
3	Al Ahli	28	20	6	2	55	20	35	66	D W L W W
4	Al Qadsiah	29	18	8	3	67	31	36	62	D D L W W
5	Al-Taawoun	29	14	7	8	52	38	14	49	W L D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al Nassr FC

W
W
W
W
W

Al Hilal

W
D
W
W
W

Al Ahli

D
W
L
W
W

Al Qadsiah

D
D
L
W
W

Al-Taawoun

W
L
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Saudi Pro League titles?

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.

How many teams are in the Saudi Pro League?

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.

Who has made the most Saudi Pro League appearances ever?

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.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Saudi Pro 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.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Saudi Pro League?

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.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?

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.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?

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.

Which famous players have played in the Saudi Pro League?

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.

Which famous managers have managed in the Saudi Pro League?

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

What is the biggest stadium in the Saudi Pro League?

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.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Saudi Pro League?

Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.