Saudi Pro League news

Former Liverpool goalkeeper believes Ronaldo will be a liability for Portugal at the World Cup-unlike Messi

Portuguese star faces fresh criticism ahead of the World Cup

Video: João Neves shocks Ronaldo: 'He's not the best in Portugal or the Saudi League!'

A Paris Saint-Germain player has stunned the Madeira Rocket.

FC Barcelona v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Lewandowski has received a formal offer to resolve his future

Is the Polish striker set to join the Roshen League?

Video: Tunisian coach criticises Yassine, accusing him of playing the victim and blaming referees

German coach faces charges

Al Ahli v Al Hilal: King's Cup Semi Final

Al-Ahli Jeddah has escalated its pursuit of reinforcements, following Al-Hilal’s lead after the Al-Fayha standoff

“Al-Raqi” is stepping up its game.

Following in the footsteps of Zamalek and Al Ahly, Mourinho is on the verge of a historic yet bittersweet achievement

How so?

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has issued its first official statement addressing the crisis surrounding the Al-Ahli vs. Al-Fayha match

Official statement regarding the controversial match

Despite his return, Jesus casts doubt on Koman’s availability for the match against Al-Akhdoud

The French player was absent from the last match against Al-Najma.

With the referees’ help… Is Walid Al-Faraj sparking a new row with Al-Nassr fans?

Saudi journalist sparks fresh controversy

Al-Ahly has filed a new appeal, stepping up its criticism of the referees who officiated the Al-Fayha match

The Saudi club is standing firm and refusing to relinquish its rights.

For these reasons, Lewandowski feels unappreciated at Barcelona

Several options are on the table for the former Bayern Munich star.

With Salah's move looming, how did the Saudi Pro League poach European stars from Liverpool?

The Egyptian star is set to join Roshen next summer

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Mahrez in transfer talks over return to Europe

The Saudi Arabian chapter of Riyad Mahrez’s illustrious career appears to be nearing its conclusion, amid mounting reports of his desire to return to European football. The Algerian maestro, who carved out a historic legacy with Manchester City, is currently at the centre of intensive negotiations that could see him leave Al-Ahli this summer.

Official clarification: Did Ronaldo actually miss six goals during his historic run in the 2000s?

The Portuguese star is on the verge of making history

Ivan Toney is not lying: New video evidence has emerged that appears to expose refereeing controversies in the Al Ahli vs. Al Faiha match

The English striker has avoided a severe ban.

The Saudi Pro League's top scorer is on the verge of a substantial financial bonus

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Saudi and English clubs are locked in a rivalry to sign Moroccan midfielder Omran Louza

Ronaldo told to 'pack it in' instead of joining Messi in an MLS move

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to "pack it in" and retire from professional football following the 2026 World Cup rather than attempting a final career move to the United States. Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Anders Limpar believes the Al-Nassr superstar should focus on protecting his unmatched legacy rather than testing himself in a league that might provide a harsh reality check.

Madrid icon Marcelo: Messi tougher than Ronaldo

The age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has seen another heavyweight chime in with a definitive verdict. Despite spending nearly a decade as a teammate and close friend of the Portuguese superstar at Real Madrid, former Brazilian international Marcelo has revealed who truly caused him the most problems on the pitch.

Video: Not Al-Nassr… Who would lead the Saudi Pro League if refereeing mistakes were removed?

The Roshen League has recently witnessed a surge in refereeing controversies.

Al Ahli v Kawasaki Frontale: AFC Champions League Elite Final

Video: Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad block the suspension of Tony and Galeno

The Al-Ahly duo were facing a severe punishment.

Shock: FIFA suspends 10 Saudi clubs from registering new players

Video: Saudi Arabia's leading goalscorer goes head-to-head with Al-Nassr

Al-Alamy is set for a challenging Roshen League clash.

Video: Refereeing expert clears Ivan Toney of lying over the fourth official incident

The English striker now finds himself in a tricky spot.

Led by their foreign duo, Al-Nasr will be boosted by the return of three players for the match against Al-Akhdoud, though one familiar face will once again be missing

Al-Alamy is preparing for its next Roshen League fixture.

Al Ain v Al-Ahli - AFC Champions League Elite West Region

Fact or fiction? The Referees’ Committee has stepped in to resolve the controversy surrounding Tony and Weissle’s allegations

What exactly transpired between the referee and the Al Ahly players?

Ronaldo pulled into Saudi Pro League cheating accusations as Toney rages

Ivan Toney has launched a sensational attack on the integrity of the Saudi Pro League, suggesting that officials are biased toward Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr. The England international was left fuming after his Al-Ahli side were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Fayha, a result that severely dents their title aspirations.

Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad - Saudi Super Cup Semi Final

Video: Benzema reopens Ronaldo’s old wounds with a new comment

The French striker has cast his vote for the standout player.

Juventus v Atalanta - Pre-Season Friendly

Ex-Juventus chief explains 'problem' Ronaldo created

Former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has opened up about the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-profile move to Turin, admitting that the forward's incredible efficiency created an unexpected "problem" within the squad. While the Portuguese superstar was signed to deliver Champions League glory, his arrival predated a period of significant financial and institutional instability for the Bianconeri.

“The Crescent does not forgive sins”… A media storm hits Yassine Bounou on the eve of the title decider

Moroccan goalkeeper comes under fire

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.

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