After Al-Ahli’s victory… Has Al-Hilal secured a place in the 2029 Club World Cup?
Contrary to popular belief, Al-Hilal has not secured a 100% spot in the 2029 Club World Cup, despite Al-Ahli’s victory in the 2026 AFC Champions League. Al-Ahli won the Champions League title for the second consecutive year, defeating Machida Zelvia with a goal by Firas Al-Buraikan in extra time. Asia has four slots in the […]
Al-Ittihad Exits, Al-Ahli Becomes Saudi Arabia’s Last Hope in the AFC Champions League
Al-Ittihad exited the AFC Champions League in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat to Machida Zelvia at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Machida’s lone goal came in the 30th minute when a shot from Tete inside the penalty area deflected off Fabinho’s foot and past goalkeeper Rajkovic. Al-Ittihad tried to equalize on several occasions, but were […]
Al-Hilal Considers Sacking Inzaghi After Shock Asian Exit
Saudi media reports indicate that Simone Inzaghi may leave his position as Al-Hilal’s coach by the end of the current season, following their unexpected exit from the AFC Champions League at the hands of Al-Sadd. Al-Hilal failed to maintain their lead three times against the Qatari club in the match played at the King Abdullah […]
Benzema scores a hat trick as Al-Hilal crushes Al-Kholoud
Karim Benzema scored a hat trick, leading Al-Hilal to a resounding 6-0 victory over Al-Kholoud in a rescheduled match from the 29th round of the 2026 Saudi Professional League. The match was originally scheduled for two weeks later, but Al-Hilal’s participation in the AFC Champions League necessitated bringing it forward, a decision that seems to […]
With Salah as the star… A major swap deal between Liverpool and Al-Hilal
Liverpool is trying to maximize the value of Mohamed Salah until the very last moment, and the Reds’ management is planning a swap deal with Al-Hilal to compensate for the “Egyptian King’s” departure from Anfield next summer. The 34-year-old is expected to terminate his contract, which runs until the summer of 2027, with Liverpool, and […]
Inzaghi Responds: Will He Leave Al-Hilal to Coach Italy?
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has ruled out coaching the Italian national team in the near future, stating his great happiness working in Saudi Arabia and his desire to complete his full contract with the Blue Wave. Inzaghi is one of the highest-paid coaches in the world, earning €27 million with Al-Hilal, who currently sit second […]
Al-Nassr benefits most… Al-Hilal draws with Al-Taawoun, Al-Ahli defeats Damac
Today’s results in the 2026 Saudi Professional League favored Al-Nassr, who widened the gap between themselves and the runner-up, capitalizing on Al-Hilal’s stumble, despite Al-Ahli’s victory. Before this round, Al-Nassr held the top spot, three points ahead of Al-Hilal. After Al-Nassr’s win over Al-Najma on Friday, the gap with the Blue Wave temporarily increased to […]
Salem Al-Dawsari to be sidelined for a relatively long period following his recent injury
Al-Riyadh newspaper has revealed the duration of Salem Al-Dawsari’s absence from the pitch after the recent injury he sustained while playing for his club, Al-Hilal — a setback that hits both the Saudi national team and Al-Hilal’s knockout-stage campaign at once. Background: why Al-Dawsari’s availability matters Al-Dawsari is one of the most consistent attacking players […]
AFC Champions League on the Verge of Cancellation Due to War
Prominent Saudi journalist Waleed Al-Faraj stated that the likelihood of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League being canceled is increasing due to the ongoing war in the Arabian Gulf region over the past two weeks. The potential cancellation would be unprecedented in the history of Asian club football. Why the Tournament Faces Cancellation The Round of […]
Round of 16 Matches in AFC Champions League Elite 2026
The group stage of the 2026 AFC Champions League has concluded, a stage filled with thrilling action, with the competition for many Round of 16 spots remaining fierce until the very last moment. A unique kind of excitement begins with the Round of 16, the only round played on a home-and-away basis. The matchups are […]