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Al-Hilal through to the King Salman Club Cup final

RIYADH: Al-Hilal booked their place in the final of the King Salman Club Cup to set up a showdown with Riyadh rivals Al-Nassr this weekend. The Blues dismissed Al-Shabab 3-1 in the semi-finals of the Arab club competition, with goals from Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Alhamddan, and Malcom, despite having Abdullah Al Maiouf sent off in the 25th minute.

How the Saudi Pro League became the football world’s biggest story

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo raised a few eyebrows when, only months into his move to Al-Nassr, he predicted the Saudi Pro League would be one of the top five in the world within a few years. Recent developments have shown his remarks to be right on the mark.

Sadio Mane wins penalty as Ronaldo scores to send Al Nassr into final of King Salman Cup

Al Nassr's new forward Sadio Mane won a penalty that was converted by Cristiano Ronaldo as the Saudi Pro League side beat Al Shorta to reach the final of the King Salman Cup on Wednesday.

Spanish Star Andres Iniesta 'Opens New Page' With Emirates FC

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Wednesday became the latest marquee name to commit his career finale to the Gulf by signing for Emirates FC despite having already turned 39. Iniesta announced in May that he was leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than expected after spending large parts of the J-League season on the bench. "This is another very important step in my career after the long years spent in Barcelona and then in Japan," World Cup and European Championship winner Iniesta said at an official ceremony in Ras Al Khaimah.