Saudi Pro League news

Manuel Neuer has received the ultimate praise as he celebrates his 40th birthday, with former manager Felix Magath ranking the goalkeeper alongside the greatest players to ever grace the pitch. The Bayern Munich captain, whose future remains a subject of intense speculation, has been categorised in the same bracket as multiple Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

As Mohamed Salah prepares to bid farewell to the Premier League, the Saudi Pro League has emerged as the most likely destination for the 33-year-old. While Al-Nassr remains a financial powerhouse in the region, questions have been raised about how the Egyptian would fit alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese icon has previously called for more investment in the squad, but there are doubts whether he would want another global superstar sharing the spotlight in Riyadh.

Cristiano Ronaldo has long been linked with a glamorous move to Major League Soccer to wrap up his legendary career, but one USMNT icon believes that ship has sailed. As the Portuguese superstar continues his journey in the Saudi Pro League, questions are being asked about whether he has the physical longevity to ever touch down in North America.

Everton’s loan agreement with Manchester City for Jack Grealish includes a £50 million ($67m) purchase option, but the England international is expected to go for less than that figure in the summer transfer window. Richard Dunne, who spent time on Merseyside at the Etihad in his playing days, has told GOAL why - amid MLS and Wrexham talk - Grealish could become a cut-price option for someone.

Following the news that he will be leaving Liverpool FC next summer, Al-Ittihad appears to be making moves to sign Mohamed Salah.

Al-Ittihad have reportedly reignited their interest in Mohamed Salah just hours after the Egyptian superstar confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The Saudi Pro League giants are ready to make the 33-year-old the new face of their project following his emotional farewell announcement at Anfield.

Gattuso's first-choice striker has scored 15 goals in 25 matches in the Saudi Pro League

The Belgian attacking midfielder could leave Italy after just one season: at almost 35, his physical condition will be a decisive factor

Al-Ittihad are pursuing Manchester United’s Casemiro as he nears the end of his tenure at Old Trafford. The 34-year-old, who will leave the club on June 30, has emerged as a top priority for the club Saudi Arabian side. However, the fate of ex-Liverpool star Fabinho will play a key role in this transfer, making the Brazilian’s move dependent on internal squad changes.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has waded into the debate surrounding Neymar's legacy, directly challenging former team-mate Wayne Rooney’s recent suggestion that the Brazilian was never a "top, top player". Speaking on his podcast, the former England defender insisted that at his peak, Neymar possessed a level of flair and technical ability that rivalled Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging Rooney's own greatness, Ferdinand argued that the Santos star was once the undisputed heir to the global throne.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is reportedly in line to join Real Madrid after training with the club's prestigious youth academy. The 15-year-old forward, who has been developing his game at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, joined the Merengues' Under-16 squad for a session on Tuesday. He could now follow in the illustrious footsteps of his father, who is the all-time leading goalscorer in Real Madrid history.

Fabinho has backed Neymar to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, claiming the Santos star remains his country's "most talented player" despite his ongoing fitness struggles. As Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad prepares for a high-profile friendly against France, the debate surrounding Neymar’s physical condition and international future continues to dominate the narrative.

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to provide a positive update on his fitness as he continues his rehabilitation from a muscle injury. The Al-Nassr superstar is currently sidelined after picking up a thigh problem, but his latest activity suggests that a return to action is not far away.

Cristiano Ronaldo maintains an unbreakable bond with his roots, returning to the island of Madeira to escape top-level competition. The 41-year-old brought his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez and their children to this corner of the Atlantic, which they have identified as their favourite vacation spot for 2026, to spend time with family.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase down 1,000 career goals and another entry in his history books, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez insists that target has not become an "obsession". There are no fears, at least not in international circles, that all-time great CR7 will stop passing to his team-mates in a bid to ensure that another individual milestone is reached.

The former Roma and Milan full-back is certain: La Pulce and CR7 are not the best of this century.