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Depay faces potential suspension over mobile phone use

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay could become a significant absentee for the club in the upcoming rounds of the Brasileirao, and not just for medical reasons. Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has officially filed a complaint against the Dutchman after he was caught using a mobile phone on the substitutes' bench during Sunday’s match against Flamengo.

BVB and Bayer are reportedly vying for the services of a goal-scoring defender

Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.

Santos v Vasco Da Gama - Brasileirao 2026

Neymar 'not a tremendous professional' like Messi or CR7, says Brazil icon

Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Gabriel Jesus returns to Palmeiras after being granted Arsenal leave

Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.

Is Neymar's World Cup dream already over?

Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar."

Lingard still faces one key hurdle to Corinthians debut

Jesse Lingard has reached a significant milestone in his quest to make his debut for Corinthians after his work visa was officially published in the Official Gazette of the Union. The former Manchester United star has been training with his new team-mates but remains ineligible for competitive action until the final administrative hurdles are cleared in Brazil.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	8	6	1	1	17	8	9	19	W W W L W
2	Sao Paulo	8	5	1	2	10	5	5	16	L L W W W
3	Fluminense	8	5	1	2	13	9	4	16	W L W W L
4	Flamengo	7	4	2	1	13	5	8	14	D W W W W
5	Bahia	7	4	2	1	9	7	2	14	L W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

W
W
W
L
W

Sao Paulo

L
L
W
W
W

Fluminense

W
L
W
W
L

Flamengo

D
W
W
W
W

Bahia

L
W
W
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.