Saudi clubs look to shine at 2023 King Salman Club Cup in Abha
The start of a new football season moves a lot closer this week as the King Salman Club Cup, also known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, kicks off in the Saudi city of Abha on Thursday.
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Benzema, Kante and Jota join Al-Ittihad pre-season training camp in Taif
JEDDAH: Ballon d’Or winner and former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and Portuguese and former Celtic winger Jota have joined Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad’s summer training camp in Taif, as the team intensify preparations ahead of the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup later this month.
Al-Hilal look to Koulibaly to fix last season’s defensive frailties
RIYADH: There is no stopping Al-Hilal when it comes to the transfer market at the moment.
Al-Ittihad’s dream becomes reality with Benzema signing
What an amazing week for Al-Ittihad fans. Days after winning their first Roshn Saudi League title since 2009, French superstar striker Karim Benzema was confirmed to be joining the Jeddah club from Real Madrid.
The highs and lows of Roshn Saudi League 2022-23
A Roshn Saudi League campaign like no other is in the books.
Party in Jeddah while Talisca takes centre-stage in Riyadh from absent Ronaldo
The pressure may have been off Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Wednesday but the celebratory atmosphere will never be forgotten by those present at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The memories will last longer than the 2-0 win over Al-Tai as fans heralded their heroes and first title-winners since 2009.
Al-Ittihad champions as Al-Nassr and Ronaldo stumble
Al-Ittihad are Saudi Arabian champions for the first time since 2009 after defeating Al-Fayha 3- 0 on Saturday in the penultimate round of fixtures in the Roshn Saudi League. Second-placed Al-Nassr came back to draw 1-1 at Ettifaq but it was not enough as Ittihad’s win ended an exciting title race. It is a well-deserved triumph for coach Nuno Santo and his players who saw off the challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr to lift a hard-fought and deserved prize.
Ronaldo and Al-Hilal peg back Ittihad on dramatic day
RIYADH: Thanks to the efforts of Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Hilal, the Roshn Saudi League title race was blown wide open on Tuesday evening. At half-time, Al-Ittihad were 2-1 ahead at Al-Hilal and seven points clear of Al-Nassr in second.