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Saudi Arabia to Compensate Renard with a Huge Sum for His Dismissal

Hervé Renard will leave the Saudi national team less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup. It is reported that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has already agreed with his successor, with an official announcement expected shortly. The French coach has faced harsh criticism in recent months due to the significant […]

Reports: Four Saudi Clubs Make Offers for Real Madrid Star

The Saudi Pro League clubs are determined to attract the world’s best players, and one of Real Madrid’s standout players of the last two years has entered the list of interest for the “top four” in the Saudi Pro League this summer. We’re talking about Raúl Asensio, who is currently going through a difficult period […]

2027 AFC Asian Cup Draw Date and Rankings

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the date for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup draw, which will be held in Saudi Arabia. The draw was originally scheduled for April 11 in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. However, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East led to a postponement to ensure the attendance and participation of […]

A New “Historic” Change to the AFC Champions League Elite System

Saudi media outlets reported that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is planning a new historic change to the AFC Champions League Elite system, starting next season. The 2026 AFC Champions League will be the second edition under the new system, which closely resembles the UEFA Champions League in its league-stage format, but differs significantly in […]

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 […]

Ronaldo scores his 968th career goal and leads Al-Nassr to victory over Al-Akhdoud

Cristiano Ronaldo led his team, Al-Nassr, to a crucial victory against Al-Akhdoud, bringing them closer to clinching the 2026 Saudi League title. “CR7” opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 15th minute after bursting into the penalty area with his speed and unleashing an unstoppable shot. João Félix extended Al-Nassr’s lead with a second goal […]

Saudi Arabia settles on Renard’s successor

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has reportedly settled on Hervé Renard’s successor as coach of the Saudi national team, according to the Al-Riyadh newspaper. However, the timing of the change remains unknown. Renard faced harsh criticism during the March international break following a 4-0 friendly defeat to Egypt. The idea of ​​dismissing the French coach […]

Ivan Toney Sparks Controversy Over Refereeing Scandal in the Saudi League!

Al-Ahli star Ivan Toney has become the talk of the town following the events of Wednesday’s match against Al-Fayha, asserting that the fourth official told the club to forget about competing for the Saudi League title and focus solely on the AFC Champions League. The match between Al-Ahli and Al-Fayha ended in a 1-1 draw, […]

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 […]

After calling him “finished,” a Saudi journalist apologizes for insulting Salah

Saudi journalist Saud Al-Sarami, the former spokesperson for Al-Nassr FC, sparked outrage on social media following harsh statements attacking Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool star is expected to move to the Saudi league next summer, and Al-Sarami criticized the idea, claiming the Egyptian player’s “era is over,” which triggered a wave of criticism against […]