Saudi Pro League
Top-tier Saudi football league.
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Al-Taawoun fans chant Diogo Jota's name to provoke Neves, Ronaldo demands sanctions
During Al-Hilal's 6-0 victory over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, local supporters chanted the name of Diogo Jota, who died in July, to provoke his Portuguese teammate Ruben Neves. Cristiano Ronaldo called for strict league sanctions.
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Ronaldo demands lifetime stadium bans after fans taunt Neves over Jota's death
Cristiano Ronaldo has called on the Saudi Pro League to permanently ban fans who chanted Diogo Jota's name to unsettle Ruben Neves during Al-Hilal's 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025, and Neves was a pallbearer at his funeral.
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At 41, Ronaldo Scores Acrobatic Header and Closes in on 1,000-Goal Milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his third goal in five matches with Al-Nassr this season, an acrobatic header from a corner against Abha in Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward now has 979 goals in his career.
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Quiñones becomes only second Mexican nominated for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup
Julián Quiñones has been named on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after scoring four goals at the World Cup and 33 in 31 Saudi Pro League appearances — only the second Mexican player ever nominated, following Guillermo Ochoa in 2007.
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Richard Hughes lands Al-Hilal sporting director role days after leaving Liverpool
Richard Hughes has been appointed sporting director at Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal, just days after stepping down from the same role at Liverpool following a turbulent second season at Anfield.
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Richard Hughes departs Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend in two years
Sporting director Richard Hughes has left Liverpool after a two-year tenure in which he appointed two managers and the club spent around £670m on transfers, including a £125m British-record fee for Alexander Isak. Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
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Martinelli snubs Arteta in farewell post after £60m Al-Hilal move as Alvarez rejects City return
Gabriel Martinelli completed his £60m move to Al-Hilal without mentioning Mikel Arteta in his farewell post, while Julian Alvarez rejected a late approach from Manchester City to pursue a move to Barcelona instead.
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Benzema leaves Al-Hilal, major announcement on his future expected in coming days
After terminating his contract with Al-Hilal by mutual agreement, Karim Benzema is set to reveal the next chapter of his career. According to journalist Bertrand Latour, an announcement is imminent — retirement or a new club.
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Martinelli's Arsenal farewell omits Arteta as £60m Al-Hilal move is confirmed
Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60 million permanent transfer to Al-Hilal, ending his seven-year Arsenal career. His farewell message thanked teammates, staff, and fans but made no mention of manager Mikel Arteta amid reports their relationship had broken down.
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Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal for £60m, smashing their transfer record
Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m permanent deal, eclipsing the club's previous record sale of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool for £35m in 2017.
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Teen winger Bartishvili flies in for Arsenal medical as Martinelli's £60m Saudi exit nears
Arsenal have agreed a five-year deal with 17-year-old Georgian winger Andria Bartishvili, who arrived in London for his medical on Wednesday, while Gabriel Martinelli's £60m move to Al-Hilal is also expected to be confirmed imminently.
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Premier League window closed but nine leagues can still sign English top-flight players
The Premier League's transfer deadline has passed, but clubs can still sell players to leagues in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, Scotland, and beyond. The Saudi Pro League's window remains open until 12 October, giving it the longest runway of all.
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Watkins scores on Al-Hilal debut and insists Saudi Pro League matches Premier League quality
Ollie Watkins marked his Al-Hilal debut with a goal in a 3-0 win over Al-Ahli on Tuesday, weeks after his £51m move from Aston Villa. The England striker argued the Saudi Pro League is on a par with the Premier League in terms of physical and technical quality.
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From Turkey to Saudi Arabia: Which transfer windows remain open after Premier League deadline day
The Premier League's summer window has closed after spending surpassed £3bn, but clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Scotland, and the Netherlands can still complete deals. The Saudi Pro League has the longest runway, with its window open until 12 October.
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Benzema leaves Al-Hilal just six months after joining Saudi Arabia
Saudi club Al-Hilal officially terminated Karim Benzema's contract by mutual agreement on Monday, August 31, barely six months after the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner signed with the club.
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Free from Al-Hilal at 37, Benzema seeks fifth club with MLS option
Karim Benzema has left Al-Hilal by mutual agreement, a year before his contract expired. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has received several offers, including one from the MLS, and rules out any retirement.
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Watkins seals £50m Al Hilal move 'with a heavy heart' after six years at Villa
Ollie Watkins has completed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for £50m, ending a six-year spell at Aston Villa in which he became the club's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals.
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Benzema Tied to Saudi Pro League Until 2030: The €79M That Blocks Any Departure
Despite rumours of a split with Al-Hilal, Karim Benzema remains financially bound to Saudi Arabia. An ambassador contract with the Saudi Pro League guarantees him €78.8M until 2030 — a sum he would lose entirely if he left the league.
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Arsenal close to £50m Martinelli sale to Al-Hilal that would break their transfer record
Arsenal are nearing an agreement to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal for around £50 million, which would surpass the £35m they received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017 and make it the club's most lucrative sale ever.
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Watkins refuses to play for Villa as Al Hilal transfer saga turns bitter
Unai Emery strongly hinted that Ollie Watkins declined to feature in Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat at Brighton, with the England striker linked to a lucrative Saudi Pro League move to Al Hilal. The episode has cast a shadow over a summer of heavy squad turnover at Villa Park.
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