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Nwaneri given warning over replacing Greenwood at Marseille

Marseille are preparing for a major test of character before their trip to Monaco. Deprived of their number one attacking asset, Mason Greenwood, coach Habib Beye has turned to the young prodigy on loan from Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri, to take up the mantle. However, the 48-year-old manager has sent a firm warning to Nwaneri about the demands of the highest level.

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Marseille boss quizzed on Greenwood after De Zerbi apology

Marseille manager Habib Beye has distanced himself from the renewed controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood, insisting he is not a "public court of opinion." The Senegalese coach spoke out after his predecessor at the Orange Velodrome, Roberto De Zerbi, made headlines by apologising for his previous defence of the forward upon taking the Tottenham job.

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Luis Enrique 'blocks' Netflix documentary over concerns for PSG stars

Paris Saint-Germain’s long-awaited Netflix documentary has been plunged into uncertainty, with manager Luis Enrique reportedly obstructing its release to protect the mental well-being of his squad. The Spaniard is concerned that the intrusive nature of behind-the-scenes filming could derail the club's European ambitions and place undue pressure on high-profile signings Lucas Chevalier and Illya Zabarnyi.

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Mbappe reveals true feelings on Luis Enrique

Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the complexities of his final season at Paris Saint-Germain and revealed his true feelings on Luis Enrique. The 2018 World Cup winner, who had a legendary seven-year stint at the Parc des Princes before finally making his long-awaited move to Real Madrid, reflected on how the circumstances of his exit impacted his footballing education.

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Pogba's shockingly low Monaco salary revealed

Paul Pogba may have once been the most expensive footballer on the planet, but his current financial standing at Monaco tells a very different story. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is reportedly earning a salary that doesn't even place him among the top 10 earners in the principality.

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PSG & PL giants alert as Camavinga considers Real Madrid future

Eduardo Camavinga’s future at Real Madrid has been plunged into uncertainty as Europe’s elite clubs begin to circle the versatile Frenchman. Despite his immense potential and a trophy cabinet already filled with two Champions League titles, the 23-year-old is reportedly growing frustrated with a lack of consistent starts in major fixtures.

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Carsley lauds Lewis-Skelly & Nwaneri 'chemistry' after England U21s rout

Arsenal academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri provided a timely reminder of their precocious talent during England Under-21s' commanding 4-1 victory over Moldova, earning special praise from manager Lee Carsley. Despite enduring contrasting seasons at club level, the Hale End duo combined spectacularly at Carrow Road as the Young Lions picked up another three points in their U21s European Championship qualifying campaign.

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Cardiff £104m Sala claim dismissed

In the latest development of a long-running legal battle, a court in Nantes has officially thrown out Cardiff City's claim for £104 million in compensation. The Bluebirds had argued that the death of Emiliano Sala in January 2019 had a direct impact on their sporting success, specifically suggesting that his goals could have prevented their subsequent relegation from the Premier League.

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.