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Ninth for Messi? Argentine GOAT & Yamal told how they win BdO

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been informed of what needs to happen in order for him to become a Ballon d’Or contender in 2026, while Ruud Gullit has told GOAL why a ninth triumph for Argentine GOAT Lionel Messi cannot be ruled out. The title of best player on the planet will likely be bestowed upon a superstar performer that illuminates this summer’s World Cup.

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Lyon face UEFA expulsion over financial breach

Lyon are facing the devastating prospect of being expelled from UEFA competition next season as the governing body prepares to take action over financial irregularities. Despite sitting on the verge of Champions League qualification, the French giants have reportedly failed to comply with the strict terms of a settlement agreement reached last summer.

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MAJOR blow for Arsenal! White to miss Champions League final

Arsenal have been dealt a devastating injury blow as Ben White has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is also facing a race against time to be fit for England’s World Cup campaign this summer after suffering a serious knee injury during Sunday's victory over West Ham.

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Sneijder predicts Arsenal will suffer same fate as Inter in UCL final vs PSG

Wesley Sneijder has warned Arsenal that they could be on the receiving end of a heavy scoreline when they face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The former Inter Milan playmaker believes that unless the Gunners can maintain absolute defensive discipline, the French giants possess the firepower to replicate their ruthless 5-0 demolition of the Nerazzurri from last year.

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Emotional Flick makes UCL vow to Barca fans after La Liga success

Hansi Flick has set his sights on Champions League glory after guiding Barcelona to a second consecutive La Liga title with a clinical 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. In a night defined by both professional triumph and immense personal heartbreak, the German tactician made a bold promise regarding the club's future in continental competition.

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Luis Enrique dodges question on PSG tactic to stop Olise

Luis Enrique has remained tight-lipped regarding a bizarre tactical instruction given to goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League semi-final triumph over Bayern Munich, which saw the French side progress with a 6-5 aggregate victory. The Russian shot-stopper was spotted repeatedly kicking the ball directly out of play, a move that appears to have been a calculated masterstroke to neutralise Michael Olise.

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Kompany questioned after Bayern European exit

Bayern Munich’s European dreams ended in heartbreak as they were outclassed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs of their Champions League semi-final. While the Bavarians have enjoyed domestic dominance, the defeat has prompted a scathing review of Vincent Kompany’s tactical approach and player selection on the highest stage.

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'No chance' Kane returns to PL despite 'devastating' UCL exit

Despite a devastating Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Kane appears committed to his future at Bayern Munich. Following a 6-5 aggregate defeat that left the England captain visibly emotional, former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor claimed there is "no chance" that the former Tottenham striker will return to the Premier League.

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Cardoso warning ahead of Siwelele clash - ‘We have to earn the result, Chiefs lost 2-0 against them’

The pressure has intensified for the Tshwane giants in an increasingly fierce title race with Orlando Pirates. Despite trailing Masandawana by three points, their rivals hold a significant advantage with a game in hand and a superior goal difference, throwing the battle for Premier Soccer League supremacy wide open. With the run-in now reaching boiling point, every remaining fixture could prove decisive for both sides, and the Portuguese coach has now shifted his focus toward grinding out maximum points and letting the title race unfold on the final day.

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 £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.