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De Jong explains how Rashford 'adds a lot' to Barcelona's game

Frenkie de Jong has praised Marcus Rashford’s profound tactical impact at Barcelona since his loan move from Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder believes the England international provides crucial speed that transforms their attack, though it has not yet been confirmed whether he will join Barca on a permanent deal this summer.

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Vini's brilliant brace delays the inevitable for Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr bagged a brace, Jude Bellingham provided a lovely assist, and Real Madrid strolled to a convincing 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday evening. Madrid got things done without Kylian Mbappe, and Alvaro Arbeloa will be pleased with the performance - but with the knowledge that their win only delays Barcelona's inevitable march to the league title.

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Boost for Trent?! Real to release six-time UCL winner Carvajal

Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal faces a heartbreaking exit as the club plan to release the veteran right-back this summer. Plagued by injuries and a reported breakdown in relations with the coaching staff during a dismal, trophyless season, his departure potentially paves the way for Trent Alexander-Arnold to cement his place as the undisputed starter at right-back for Los Blancos.

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Mexican starlet Gonzalez wants to join Yamal at Barca

Chivas forward Armando Gonzalez has publicly expressed his desire to join Barcelona and play alongside Lamine Yamal. The 23-year-old Mexico international has been in scintillating form, catching the attention of top European clubs. As the World Cup approaches, the striker is keeping his options open but admits that a move to Catalonia would be a dream come true.

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Why Kane can win Ballon d'Or as Bayern trio likened to ‘MSN’

Alan Shearer suggests Harry Kane could secure the Ballon d’Or this year regardless of England’s World Cup success following a record-breaking campaign with Bayern Munich. The legendary striker believes the chemistry between Kane, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise mirrors the iconic 'MSN' partnership that once dominated European football at Barcelona.

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Pedri breaks Messi's Barcelona record after reaching milestone

Pedri has etched his name into the Barcelona history books by surpassing a long-standing record previously held by the legendary Lionel Messi. The midfield maestro achieved a significant career milestone during the victory over Osasuna, cementing his status as the indispensable heartbeat of Hansi Flick’s rejuvenated Blaugrana side.

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Revealed: ‘Prime’ Ronaldinho acknowledged that Messi was better

Former Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez has shed light on the early years of Lionel Messi’s career, revealing that even a peak Ronaldinho conceded the teenager was the superior talent. Despite being the world's best player at the time, the Brazilian icon reportedly recognised that his young protégé was destined to reach even greater heights.

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Lewandowski eyes 100-point mark to match Vilanova & Mourinho

Robert Lewandowski has challenged his Barcelona team-mates to reach the elusive 100-point mark after their vital victory over Osasuna. Despite sitting 14 points clear at the summit of La Liga, the veteran striker insists that simply winning the title is not enough and wants to emulate the historic records set by Tito Vilanova and Jose Mourinho.

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Rashford proves worth as Lewy & Ferran edge Barca towards title

With Barcelona still said to be mulling over whether to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis, the on-loan Manchester United attacker provided a timely - and hugely important - reminder of his worth as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday evening to move 14 points clear at the top of La Liga. The Blaugrana were struggling dismally to break down their hosts when Flick decided to bring Rashford on midway through the second half of the game in Pamplona.

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Prickly Arbeloa responds to Ceballos 'explosive row' reports

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has broken his silence regarding a reported fallout with midfielder Dani Ceballos that has rocked the club's Valdebebas training base. With Los Blancos' season veering toward a trophyless conclusion, the former defender is facing an uphill battle to maintain authority over a fractured dressing room.

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'Khvicha & Nico would be great' for Arsenal, but sales needed

Jeremie Aliadiere has suggested that Arsenal may need to sanction the sale of established stars to facilitate ambitious moves for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nico Williams. The former striker believes the Gunners require a fresh injection of hunger and proven winning experience to finally break their long-standing trophy drought under Mikel Arteta.

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Ex-Barcelona wonderkid left red-faced after Messi 'trick'

Munir El Haddadi has revisited a humorous yet awkward initiation during his early days at Barcelona, where he was tricked by senior stars into an embarrassing confrontation with Lionel Messi. The former academy graduate was led into a classic dressing room prank involving the legendary 'MSN' trio that left him red-faced in front of the world's best players.

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'Most talented player' - Antony hails 'extraordinary' Neymar

Antony has expressed his immense admiration for Neymar, describing the Santos forward as the most gifted individual he has ever witnessed on a football pitch. Now enjoying a career resurgence with Real Betis, the former Manchester United winger is hopeful that both he and his "extraordinary" compatriot can secure their places in Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

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.