Saudi Pro League news

Patrice Evra backed Cristiano Ronaldo to make a sensational return to European football as he labelled his former Manchester United team-mate as a 'machine'. Ronaldo left Europe in November 2022 and joined Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr. The Portugal icon, who turned 40 earlier this year, recently signed a new lucrative two-year contract.

Kingsley Coman has faced criticism for his decision to sign a lucrative contract at Al-Nassr, but a former Arsenal and France player has defended him.

Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao has turned down Al-Nassr’s lucrative offer, preferring to stay in Portugal over a move to Saudi Arabia.

Lucas Vazquez has not yet decided where his future lies, but the doors to a possible Cristiano Ronaldo reunion in Saudi Pro League remain open.

Karim Benzema had a message for former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as Al-Ittihad prepare to face Al-Nassr in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup.

Al-Nassr have released their new home kit for the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season as Cristiano Ronaldo aims to pick up his first silverware with the club.

Robert Lewandowski's commitment to Barcelona has been reaffirmed by his agent, revealing he snubbed one of the biggest offers in football history.

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he always wanted to stay at Manchester United despite summer interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has delivered a heartfelt goodbye to Darwin Nunez after the Uruguayan forward sealed a big-money switch to Saudi champions Al-Hilal. The 26-year-old’s departure marks the end of a turbulent three-year spell at Anfield, where moments of brilliance were mixed with frustration, ultimately falling short of the club’s lofty expectations.

Roma have turned their attention to Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, opening talks as they face competition from Turkey and clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Kingsley Coman’s Bayern Munich exit is set to be finalised in a €30 million Al-Nassr move after the Germans initially considered blocking the sale.

Inigo Martinez has explained his shock decision to leave Barcelona for Saudi Arabia, saying the jaw-dropping Al-Nassr offer was impossible to reject.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s body “should be given to scientists” when he retires, with the Portuguese GOAT leaving former team-mate Wes Brown in awe.

Harry Maguire has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s "disappointing" second spell at Manchester United. The defender painted a picture of a dressing room initially lit up by Ronaldo’s arrival, only for tactical missteps and ever-growing frustration to overshadow the reunion.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been told their record-breaking careers may not have happened had they not had “friendly competition”.

The Saudi Pro League is reportedly prepared to pay a record-smashing €350 million for Kylian Mbappe and hand him a Cristiano Ronaldo-esque contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo spared no expense when popping the question to Georgina Rodriguez, with the cost of a huge diamond engagement ring being revealed.