Liverpool FCSaudi Pro LeagueLiverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal. The news comes from The Guardian Football, confirming the appointment.
Clubs & GovernanceSaudi Pro LeagueDutch international Tijjani Reijnders has praised the level of the Saudi Pro League, stating that it is higher than the Eredivisie. This comes from an interview with the NOS, where Reijnders expressed his positive views on the competition.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueTijjani Reijnders betaalde circa 61 miljoen euro voor zijn overstap naar Al-Qadsiah, zo meldt Voetbal International. De 28-jarige middenvelder had echter ook sportieve redenen om te vertrekken bij Manchester City en sluit niet uit dat hij nog terugkeert in Europa.
Tijjani Reijnders' Saudi Arabia moveSaudi Pro LeagueFormer Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has revealed that his decision to join Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah was driven by financial motives, according to talkSPORT Football.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueTijjani Reijnders heeft een openhartig interview gegeven over zijn transfer van Manchester City naar Al Qadsiah in Saudi-Arabië. De informatie is afkomstig van VoetbalPrimeur.
evidence_packSaudi Pro LeagueSaudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been fined nearly £20,000 and given a two-game stadium ban after fans chanted about the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota. The news comes from The Guardian Football.
Saudi Pro LeagueSaudi Pro LeagueThe Saudi Arabian Football Federation has taken disciplinary action against Al Taawoun, a Saudi Pro League club, after their supporters were filmed chanting the name of the late Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota during a match against Al Hilal.
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano RonaldoSaudi Pro LeagueLionel Messi has 47 official titles, according to Olé, a confirmed report.
evidence_packSaudi Pro LeagueFans of Al-Taawoun have been singing chants about Diogo Jota, according to L'Équipe Football, which has confirmed the incident. The chants were aimed at destabilising Rúben Neves, a midfielder for Al-Hilal and close friend of Jota's.
CompetitionSaudi Pro LeagueCristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime bans for fans who subjected Al-Hilal's Rúben Neves to chants referencing Diogo Jota during a Saudi Pro League match. The chants occurred on Saturday during a fixture between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
evidence_packSaudi Pro LeagueCristiano Ronaldo scored his 979th career goal in Al-Nassr's 2-1 win over Abha Club, according to Voetbalzone. The 41-year-old Portuguese player played a significant role in the match.
Simone Inzaghi's situation at Al-HilalSaudi Pro LeagueFormer Inter and Lazio head coach Simone Inzaghi is under increasing scrutiny in the Saudi Pro League, as pressure mounts following Al-Hilal’s disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Neom Sports Club, according to Football Italia. The report confirms the defeat and the growing tension surrounding Inzaghi.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueArsenal are preparing contract talks with Declan Rice, a move aimed at securing his future at the club until the summer of 2031, as Real Madrid reportedly show interest in the 27-year-old midfielder.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueAl Ittihad has confirmed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum, a 35-year-old Dutch midfielder, on a one-year contract. The news comes from VoetbalPrimeur.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueLiverpool have confirmed that Richard Hughes has stepped down as their sporting director, with the club stating that he has informed the ownership of his desire to seek a fresh challenge. Hughes was heavily involved in the club's £123million deal to sign Bradley Barcola on Tuesday.
Transfer NewsSaudi Pro LeagueLazio are reportedly eyeing a deal to bring Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović back to Serie A following the expiration of his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, as per Football Italia.
Liverpool Sporting Director SearchSaudi Pro LeagueLiverpool are searching for a fourth sporting director in four years after confirming that Richard Hughes has stepped down from the role. The 47-year-old Hughes informed Liverpool of his intentions to leave early this year.
Folarin BalogunSaudi Pro LeagueFolarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco's squad for the Conference League, according to ESPN Soccer. The report confirms the news, citing Monaco's official statement.