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 […]
The schedule for the 2026 AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Al-Ittihad secured their place in the 2026 AFC Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling victory over Al-Wahda of the UAE, thanks to a last-minute goal from Fabinho in the second period of extra time. The Round of 16 matches were originally scheduled to be played over two legs, but the ongoing conflict in the Middle […]
Al-Ittihad Seeks Benzema’s Replacement in the Bundesliga
The Okaz newspaper revealed Al-Ittihad’s desire to sign a new striker next summer to fill the void left by Karim Benzema’s departure to Al-Hilal in the final hours of the last winter transfer window. Al-Ittihad subsequently signed Moroccan star Youssef En-Nesyri, hoping to replace Benzema. However, the 28-year-old has yet to live up to expectations, […]
Two months after joining… Will Al-Ittihad quickly release En-Nesyri?
A major controversy erupted in Saudi football circles in recent hours following a report in the Okaz newspaper that Al-Ittihad officials have decided to release Youssef En-Nesyri at the end of the current season, just two months after his transfer to the Jeddah-based club. En-Nesyri arrived in the final moments of the winter transfer window […]
Surprise: Saudi League Star Targeted by Liverpool to Replace Salah
English press reports indicate that Liverpool has identified Al-Ittihad star Moussa Diaby as their top choice to replace Mohamed Salah, whose departure from the Reds is expected at the end of the current season. Currently, it appears the “Egyptian King” will leave Anfield in the summer of 2026, rather than waiting until 2027, amidst significant […]
Al-Nassr or Al-Ittihad? Mohamed Salah’s Next Saudi Club Revealed
Over the past few days, Mohamed Salah has been the talk of the Saudi league, with all media outlets indicating that the “Egyptian King” will end up in the Saudi league next summer. This is based on a mutual desire between him and Liverpool to part ways, coupled with an irresistible financial offer from the […]
Marseille sacks De Zerbi… and Al-Ittihad could pay the price!
Marseille announced in an official statement the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi by mutual consent, following a decline in recent results, culminating in a 5-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian coach took over the reins at the southern French club in the summer of 2014, and in his first season, he successfully guided […]
Al-Ittihad Achieves a Crushing 7-0 Victory Over Al-Gharafa
Al-Ittihad secured a resounding 7-0 victory over their Qatari visitors, Al-Gharafa, in the seventh round of the AFC Champions League group stage. Houssem Aouar was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick, while Youssef En-Nesyri scored his first goal for the club. Roger Fernandez added two goals, and Danilo Pereira contributed one. This victory […]
Al-Ittihad begins negotiations with Salah… and the player welcomes the move
The French newspaper Foot Mercato reported that Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has “already begun discussions” regarding a potential summer transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. The report indicated that the “December crisis” between Salah, Liverpool’s management, and coach Arne Slott has “simmered down, but left a clear mark,” which Al-Ittihad will seek to capitalize on, […]
Benzema hints at a breakdown in his relationship, even with Al-Ittihad players!
Karim Benzema attracted attention with his hat-trick in his debut for Al-Hilal against Al-Akhdoud on Thursday in the Saudi League, but he didn’t stop there when asked about his former club, Al-Ittihad. The French international completed his move to Al-Hilal in the final hours of the winter transfer window after his relationship with Al-Ittihad’s management […]