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The Saudi national team announces its coach for the 2026 World Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation officially announced that Hervé Renard will remain as the national team coach and will lead the Green Falcons in the 2026 World Cup. Saudi newspapers had previously indicated that Renard’s dismissal was imminent following the Saudi team’s poor performance in the 2025 Arab Cup, which raised concerns among fans ahead […]

“Saudi Clubs Could Participate in the Champions League”

Ramon Planes, the sporting director of Al-Ittihad, believes that Saudi clubs could participate in the Champions League in the future, given what he calls the significant “globalization” of the football world. A major sports project was launched in Saudi Arabia in 2023, aiming to make the Saudi Professional League one of the top five leagues […]

Real Madrid star dreams of joining the Saudi League

The Spanish newspaper AS revealed that one of Real Madrid’s stars dreams of joining the Saudi League, which could hasten his departure from the club next summer and the end of his contractual relationship with Los Blancos. The player in question is Antonio Rüdiger, whose contract with Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2026. […]

For the second consecutive year, the AFC Champions League Finals will be held in Jeddah

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Finals will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the second year running. The competition format changed last year, with the quarter-finals now being played as single-leg matches at neutral venues, culminating in the final. Previously, the final was a single match […]

Following his recent statements, Saudi Arabia decides to sack Renard

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has decided to dismiss coach Hervé Renard from his position as head coach of the national team, effective immediately after the conclusion of the Green Falcons’ participation in the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia exited the tournament in the semi-finals following a 1-0 defeat to Jordan. They are […]

Renard: Saudi Arabia hasn’t won a title since 2003, that’s not my problem!

Hervé Renard, the Saudi national team coach, defended himself against the strong criticism he has faced from the Saudi press recently following the Green Falcons’ elimination from the 2025 Arab Cup semi-finals against Jordan. Renard returned to coach the Saudi national team last year, succeeding Roberto Mancini, and narrowly qualified for the 2026 World Cup […]

Following Michel’s dismissal, Al-Qadisiyah signs a world-class coach

Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah has dismissed Spanish coach Michel after two and a half years in charge due to poor results. The Aramco-owned club announced the decision on Sunday, thanking Michel for his contributions and success in leading the team back to the Saudi Professional League, as well as guiding Al-Qadisiyah to the King’s Cup final […]

Details Revealed of Salah’s Surprise Visit to Saudi Arabia

Mohamed Salah is set to travel to Saudi Arabia within hours, and media outlets have been rife with speculation that this visit could lead to an agreement with a Saudi Arabian club for his transfer from Liverpool during the upcoming winter transfer window. The “Egyptian King’s” relationship with Liverpool deteriorated in the past month, but […]

The Saudi League sets a condition for signing Salah

Saudi league officials are interested in signing Mohamed Salah, but there is one essential condition for them to pursue this move; otherwise, they won’t even bother trying. Salah’s future with Liverpool remains uncertain, whether in the winter or summer transfer window. As the CEO of the Saudi League, Omar Maghrabi, confirmed, the league would undoubtedly […]

La Liga Star: I Rejected a Move to Saudi Arabia… Money Isn’t Everything!

Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera revealed that he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia last summer, preferring to remain in La Liga despite the financial allure of the Rosé derby. Herrera has been one of La Liga’s top goalkeepers in recent years, particularly renowned for his penalty-saving prowess, making him a target for Rosé […]