Saudi Pro League
Top-tier Saudi football league.
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Ronaldo's 982nd Goal Ruled an Own Goal by FIFA
The Saudi Pro League credited Cristiano Ronaldo with a goal in Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Faisaly, but FIFA and major statistical platforms attribute the goal to Argentine defender Andrei Girotto, who scored an own goal.
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Pogba announces imminent return after months without a club
Released by AS Monaco this summer after just 115 minutes of play, Paul Pogba posted a cryptic "Tic Tac" on Instagram from Monaco's training grounds, signaling an imminent signing. The MLS and Saudi Arabia are among the leading options.
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Ronaldo remains world's highest-paid footballer with €267M per season
According to Forbes' annual ranking, Cristiano Ronaldo earns approximately €267 million per season, far ahead of Lionel Messi (€129M) and Kylian Mbappé (€90M).
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Al-Nassr fans back Ronaldo with banner as he scores on return after Portugal walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his first appearance since walking out of Portugal's international camp with a free-kick in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Diriyah, as supporters unveiled a banner hailing him as football's all-time top scorer.
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Ronaldo reaches 980 career goals with Al-Nassr amid Portugal turmoil
Sidelined from the Portuguese national team and in open conflict with coach Jorge Jesus, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al-Nassr's 3-0 victory over Al-Diriyah in Saudi Pro League, bringing his career tally to 980 goals.
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Benzema invests €20 million in luxury tower in Dubai
After leaving the Saudi championship, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is anchoring his wealth in the Gulf by acquiring several prestigious residences within the futuristic Mercedes-Benz Places – Binghatti City complex, including a unit in the Vision Iconic Tower for nearly €20 million.
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Ronaldo sends mocking text to journalist to defend Piers Morgan
Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message to Simon Jordan, a rival of his friend Piers Morgan, comparing him to "an apple" with Botox. Morgan read the text live in front of his interlocutor.
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Ronaldo's Portugal walkout echoes the Manchester United fallout that ended his Old Trafford career
Cristiano Ronaldo quit the Portugal squad after being benched in a 2-1 win over Norway, posting a cryptic Instagram message promising to reveal his reasons. The reaction from his teammates — a 4-2 win over Denmark without him — mirrors the pattern that preceded his acrimonious Manchester United exit in November 2022.
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Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting nightclub security guard in London court
England and Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 1 and entered a not guilty plea to a charge of actual bodily harm following an alleged assault on a Soho nightclub security guard on 6 December 2025.
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Ivan Toney appears at Westminster court over alleged Soho nightclub assault
England striker Ivan Toney arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an alleged attack on Saber Da Silva at a Wardour Street nightclub on 6 December.
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From €120M to Under €10M: Ronaldo's Dramatic Fall in Market Value
At 41 years old and under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, Cristiano Ronaldo is now valued at between €8 and €10 million by Transfermarkt — twelve times less than his peak in 2014 and 2018.
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Deschamps ready to join Saudi Pro League for €15 million per year
Free since leaving France, Didier Deschamps is no longer ruling out a move to Saudi Arabia. According to journalist Loïc Tanzi, the former national team manager is demanding €15 million annually to make the switch.
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Martinelli's agent reveals rejected Premier League, Italian and German offers before £60m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli's agent Marcos Casseb has confirmed the Brazilian winger turned down offers from clubs in England, Italy and Germany before completing his £60 million transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal earlier this month.
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Reijnders admits Saudi move was financially driven but defends Al Qadsiah switch
Tijjani Reijnders has acknowledged he cannot deny being motivated by money when he left Manchester City for Al Qadsiah in a £52m deal, but insists the Saudi Pro League's quality is underrated and his family's long-term security drove the decision.
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Deschamps Rejected €10 Million Net Offer from Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli
Free since late July, Didier Deschamps turned down a three-year offer worth €10 million net from Al-Ahli. The former France manager is not expected to take a new position before November at the earliest.
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Reijnders reveals tactical frustration and £86m deal drove his exit from Man City to Saudi Arabia
Tijjani Reijnders has explained that dissatisfaction with his advanced role at Manchester City, combined with a reported four-year contract worth around £86 million, convinced him to join Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League after just one season at the club.
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Pallister urges Man United to pursue Ivan Toney as Carrick's attack misfires
Former United defender Gary Pallister has called on manager Michael Carrick to explore a move for Ivan Toney, after the club's front three managed just four goals across the opening five Premier League games of the season.
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Raphinha reveals he rejected Saudi offer that "could have changed his life"
In top form with FC Barcelona — 9 goals in six Liga matches — Brazilian winger Raphinha has revealed he turned down a colossal financial offer from Saudi Arabia this summer, choosing to stay at the Catalan club where he is enjoying an exceptional start to the season.
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Saudi Pro League's new revenue-share streaming model could earn Ronaldo millions from his billion followers
The Saudi Pro League has launched a 'Share and Earn' scheme allowing players and content creators to monetise links to live matches. With over one billion social media followers, Cristiano Ronaldo stands to be among its biggest beneficiaries.
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Ronaldo could leave Al-Nassr in January transfer window, says Saudi insider
A Saudi journalist and former Al-Nassr spokesperson claims Cristiano Ronaldo, contracted until 2027, has become "a player running on empty" for the Riyadh club and could depart this winter.
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